10 Things the Optimist International Foundation Accomplished in 2018

1

Supported the Optimist International Oratorical World Championship Contest by funding the US and International winners totaling $65,000.

3

Launched the Disaster Relief Program to assist Clubs in rebuilding their communities.

4

Assisted Clubs in receiving $373,633 in charitable contributions for their own local programs through the Pass Through program.

5

Increased unrestricted giving over the previous year by 4%.

7

Paid out $88,467 on endowments for community projects and scholarships.

8

Ended the year with 205 Members to the Women’s Philanthropy Council, which will fund two scholarships and two Club grants in 2019.

9

Contributed $53,420 towards the OI Research Fellowship at Johns Hopkins. Plus, an additional $77,000 towards a new research effort around pediatric bone marrow transplants.