Who We Are
Some people call us a club. Some people call us an organization. Because of our tax-exempt status, we are officially a foundation. 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 work with Optimist International to make the world a better place. We invite you to join us!
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​The Optimists meet monthly on the first Thursday of the month. Although we have over 50 members our normal meeting attendance is around 8 to 12. There is absolutely no pressure to attend meetings. Meetings are one hour long. Occasional guest speakers assure that they are interesting and fun. As a member or a supporter, you can choose to participate in any of our projects. Once again, pressure to participate is nonexistent. Pitch in on projects you like or as your time permits.
Who We Support
Allegheny County Wrestling Championships • Aspinwall Baseball Association
Aspinwall Big Night Out • Allegheny Riverfront Park • Band Together Pittsburgh • Blawnox Baseball Association • Boys/Girls Hope • Camp Guyasuta • Circle Camps Dolly Parton Reading Program • Giving Tree • The Everyday Hero Program • First Tee of Pittsburgh • Fox Chapel Area Youth Baseball Teams • Fox Chapel Crew Team • Fox Chapel District Association • Holiday Toy Drive – the Spirit of Christmas • Lauri Ann West Community Center • Lucky Locker Program • North Hills Community Outreach Back to School Program • MLB Jr Home Run Derby • Millvale Boxing Center Music Smiles Program • Optimist International Essay Contest Kerr School: Backpacks, Attendance Program, Clothing for Kids • Recognizing Riverview Raiders Riverview Christmas Gift Fund Roots of Faith • Second Harvest Thrift Store • Shaler Area Baseball Association • Sharpsburg Baseball Association Sharpsburg Ray Schafer Boxing Center • Sharpsburg Family Worship Center • Brian Demchak Hope Run–St. Margaret Foundation • Tickets for Kids • Thanksgiving Back - Fox Chapel Area School District • Carl A. Bongiovanni Scholarship
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