The Albany Optimist Club

The Albany Optimist Club was chartered in 1964 and is one of over 3,000 clubs worldwide affiliated with Optimist International headquarted in St. Louis, Missouri.

 

WHAT WE DO

Our positive approach, our upbeat outlook and our commitment to creating a more Optimistic future for kids is what differentiates Optimist Clubs from any other volunteer opportunity. We meet every Tuesday at noon in the Sizzler Restaurant, Albany, Oregon. We welcome guests to join us in fellowship and our programs provided by business, civic and non profit groups.

 

We provide financial support to many organizations who work for the youth in our community.

 

Who we support:

  • Fish of Albany

  • Jackson Street Youth

  • Home CASA

  • Christmas Shopping Boys and Girls

  • Ophelia's Place Albany, Oregon

  • Red Canoe School Supplies

  • Salvation Army

  • Veterans Commemorative Association​

  • ABC House

  • Boys and Girls Club

  • Ringing Bells at Christmas for the Salvation Army

  • Youth Appreciation Week

  • Cub Scout Den

  • Boy Scout Camp

  • Royal Family Kids Camp

  • Optimist International Foundation

Optimist Foundation of Albany Oregon is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All gifts to the Optimist Foundation of Albany Oregon are considered tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
When you make a tax-deductible donation to us, we will send a receipt to you providing a written acknowledgement of your donation that can be used for tax purposesl

Optimist Foundation of Albany Oregon tax Identification number is: 82-1158806