Lemonade Fund founder Shari Mendes was one of three outstanding NGO founders honored on Aliya Day 2024. Israel’s National Aliyah Day commemorates the contribution of immigrants toward building Israel’s shared future. The stories of three female immigrants who chose to give back to their community and establish non-profits were featured in the Maariv daily. Each carries a personal story of connecting to Israel through a vision of strengthening and supporting the local community. Each story highlights how their Zionist dreams and ideology extends beyond personal fulfillment, to create support networks for others – children, women, and families facing challenges.