Pittsburgh North Optimist Foundation

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, 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.

Do you enjoy helping others?

PITTSBURGH NORTH OPTIMIST CLUB is currently recruiting new members, supporters & leaders.  We continue to look for new, creative ideas to help the local youth & community.  By joining the Optimist Club you could help develop and implement projects & programs that improve our neighborhoods and give more opportunities and help to our local youth.

Previously, monthly meetings were held at a local restaurant or Lauri Ann West Community Center.  (Pre-Covid) Hopefully, we will be able to resume holding them in the not too distant future.   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.  

PNOC conducts two annual fundraisers, the Ducky Derby and Toy Drive Party.  Both are exciting events that offer the opportunity to get involved, although your time commitment to volunteer is a personal decision, there is no pressure.  There are many other projects where you may choose to devote your time. More information can be found on our website pittsburghoptimist.com. 

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. 

We are no longer taking orders for gift cards for our "Rally for the Restaurants" project unless you made a verbal commitment and have not paid yet. We collected $3000 from members and supporters and the club contributed $1500 for a total of $4500 that went to 15 different restaurants in our area that have supported our organization in the past.  They were all very appreciative of the support from us in a time of great uncertainty for them.!

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Thank you for supporting our local restaurants!

11th Annual Lucky Ducky Derby

Coming June 2021

The Creek at Squaw Valley Park

Thanks to all our race sponsors!

 Carl A. Bongiovanni Scholarship
Golf Fundraising Event
June 17, 2022

On behalf of the Bongiovanni family and the golf committee, thank you all for your participation in the 2021 golf outing.  Your generosity netted over $32,000 to be given to deserving young people choosing a career in the construction trades.  We were delighted that two of this year’s scholarship awardees were able to join us for dinner.

We have booked next year’s outing at the same place on Friday, June 17, 2022.  Mark your calendars now!

Congratulations to our scholarship winners!

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Rich Kriston Scholarship: 

Kate Carnevale (Fox Chapel Area HS)

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Carl Bongiovanni Scholarship:  

Charlie Faulkner (Deer Lakes  HS & Beattie Vo Tech)

Joshua Latoza (Slippery Rock HS & Butler Vo Tech)

Nathan Tabon (Hampton HS 2018)