10 Things the Optimist International Foundation Accomplished in 2017

1

Sent 136 students off to college with Optimist International oratorical, essay, and CCDHH scholarships totaling $315,800.

3

Helped 352 Optimists help 7,027 children and their families by awarding 22 Club Grants including 2 grants to Clubs in Africa.

4

Assisted Clubs in receiving $303,158 in charitable contributions for their own local programs through the Pass Through program.

5

Supported the Optimist International Oratorical World Championship Contest by funding the US and International winners totaling $35,000.

7

Paid out $384,052 to Clubs utilizing the Club Campaign program and added an additional $21,421 in interest to Club Campaign funds.

8

Ended the year with 204 Members to the Women’s Philanthropy Council, which will fund two scholarships and two Club grants in 2018.

9

Launched initiative to provide $100 grants to new JOI Clubs with 25 Members or more to help conduct service projects.