The Optimist Club is a voluntary organization of local civic-minded men and women motivated by the desire to contribute to the community. By believing in young people and empowering them to be the best they can be, Optimist volunteers continually make this world a better place to live. There are 105,000 members who belong to more than 3,200 clubs worldwide, serving over six million young people every year.
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Do you enjoy helping others?
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The Pittsburgh North Optimist Foundation has been in existence for over 30 years and is currently recruiting new members, supporters & leaders. We continue to look for new, creative ideas to help the local youth and community. By joining us you could help develop and implement projects and programs that improve our neighborhoods and give more opportunities and help to our local youth.
We are a small group of volunteers comprised of your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Membership is open to all. With no overhead, the majority of funds raised are invested in local projects. We are particularly focused on kids. We work with schools, churches, and other civic organizations to provide funding, activities, and volunteers to help local youth. We meet regularly throughout the year at a local business. Meetings last no longer than an hour and are followed by social time which is fun and a good opportunity to meet or catch up with fellow Optimists. Attending meetings is not mandatory.
PNOF conducts several annual fundraisers such as the Paddle Tennis Tournament, the Lucky Ducky Derby, The Carl A. Bongiovanni Scholarship Golf Tournament, The Cornhole Tournament, and the Holiday Toy Drive.
All are fun events that offer the opportunity to get involved in your community and help local youth. Although your time commitment to volunteer, sponsor, or donate is a personal decision, there is no pressure.
If you would like to join a committed, friendly & fun group of community-minded folks contact John Harford by phone, 412-782-4120 or by email at jharfordjr@aol.com.
Carl A. Bongiovanni Scholarship
Golf Fundraising Event
On behalf of the Pittsburgh North Optimist Foundation and the Carl A. Bongiovanni Scholarship Committee, thank you all for your participation in the 2024 golf outing. Your generosity netted $23,000 for deserving young people choosing a career in the construction trades. We were delighted that two of our scholarship awardees were able to join us for part of the festivities. See below link to sign up for 2025 CAB, October 3rd at Hill Crest Country Club
Let's talk
If you're optimistic, or if you want to become more optimistic then contact us. Helping others is one of the best feelings in the world, it will feed your hope for the future generations. Use the form below to reach us by email. Cheers!