Welcome to the Optimist Club of Los Angeles
"Bring out the Best in Kids, the Best in Communities, and the Best in Oneself."
Spreading Optimism
Optimist Clubs conduct thousands of activities for kids annually and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars providing these activities. These activities positively affect not only the kids but also the communities and our volunteers. Each Optimist Club is independent and run by members within its own community. It has the unique flexibility to serve the kids in its area in any way it sees suitable.
What Optimist Clubs Do?
Optimist Clubs are dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids" and do their part through community service programs. Since each Club is autonomous and run by members of their community. Optimists have the unique flexibility to serve the youth of their community which is most beneficial. When Optimist Club members see a need in their community, they react to the need.
Impacting Young Lives
Vision: Optimist International is recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
Purposes: To develop optimism as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect for the law; to promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life, and the world.
Join our Legacy
The Optimist Club of Los Angeles (OCOLA) isn't just any club - we're the oldest continually active Optimist Club west of the Mississippi! We make it easy to connect and get involved.
Activities
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Fundraiser
Optimist Oratorical Contest
Optimist Essay Contest
Optimist Clubs conduct thousands of activities for kids annually and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars providing these activities. These activities positively affect not only the kids but also the communities and our volunteers. Each Optimist Club is independent and run by members within its own community. It has the unique flexibility to serve the kids in its area in any way it sees suitable.