Optimist Clubs have been "Bringing Out the Best in Kids" since 1919 and helping to meet the needs of young people in communities worldwide.

Optimist Clubs conduct positive service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. Club members serve as leaders, mentors and friends to help kids acheive a more positive and productive life. They believe that this positive approach can make all the difference in the world.

Investing in young people
By investing a few hours a week to mentor, educate, inspire and believe young people, Optimists believe that kids will excel in school and their community. By providing these service programs, Optimists believe that empowers kids
to be the best they can, which is why Optimist volunteers continue to make this world a better place to live.

Personal Development
Optimists gain leadership experience, and grow both personally and professionally. Optimists value the social and business relationships they develop with like-minded individuals in their community.

There are 114,000 individual members who belong to 3,500 autonomous Clubs. Optimists
conduct 65,000 service projects each year, serving six million young people and spend
$78 Million on their communities annually.