Who Are We?  Optimists!

Our Mission Statement:  By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists "bring out the best in kids!"

We have been the 'friend of Twin Ports area youth' since 1947!

We are one of Duluth, Minnesota's oldest community service organizations!

We are your friends, neighbors, community and business leaders!

Learn more. . .

What And Why - Community Service!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD'S LIFE - JOIN US!

Learn more about how to make a difference and what it means to be an Optimist - become a member!

'CAPS FOR KIDS' - WARMING LITTLE HEADS

Have you ever wondered where those tiny little knit hats for newborns come from?  Learn more!

OPTIMIST INT'L. CHILDHOOD CANCER CAMPAIGN

Learn more about our local efforts in this collaborative program to fight childhood cancer!

FEEDING AMERICA - YOUR LOCAL FOOD BANK

We work to support the MAC & NAPS programs, helping area kids, moms & seniors meet their nutritional needs!  Learn more!

News & Information!

SPRING FUNDRAISER WRAPPED UP!

Our 6th annual Hanging Basket/Patio Planter fundraiser has just ended!  We'd like to thank all our "friends" who purchased one or more of these beautiful plants in support of our Club's children's programs!  Hopefully our delivery of the plants the week of May 20th will be the harbinger of spring we've all been waiting for!  Your support is vital to our mission of "bringing out the best in kids!"

RECYCLE YOUR ALUMINUM CANS - HELP US HELP THE KIDS!

Bring your cans to our recycling trailer located at Faith Lutheran Church!

MARCH INTO MENTORING!

Make a difference in a child's life - be a Mentor!  Learn more here!

WE NEED SPEAKERS & PROGRAMS!

Please contact us if you'd like to speak at one of our weekly meetings!