Our Community Support

Threshold, Inc. "Birth to 3"

We support families with children who have development delays.

The Boys & Girls Club of Washington County Scholarships

We provide aid for children unable to afford the annual membership fee and help for annual program activities.

Family Christmas

We help brighten a family's Christmas by supplying all the children with Christmas gifts. A local family is chosen based on their needs.

Washington County 4-H

We support the Youth Development Program for kids ages 5-19.

Family Promise of Washington County

This program helps homeless and low-income families better achieve independence "because every child deserves a home." We are honored to support them annually.

West Bend Little League Sponsorship

Each year, the Club sponsors a WBLL youth baseball or softball team.

Junior Achievement BizTown

Through our support of Junior Achievement, students combines in-class learning with a visit a a simulated town. Elementary school students operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. It helps students connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world.

Kettle Moraine YMCA's Scholarship Campaign

Financial support from the Optimist Club helps to insure that interested children can grow, learn, and thrive.

The Girl Scouts of Wisconsin-Southeast

The Optimist Club supports Girl Scouts' commitment "to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place."

Shop with A Cop

Disadvantaged children go Christmas shopping for their family accompanied by a law enforcement officers from Washington County. The Optimist Club helps to fund this community event.

Big Brothers-Big Sisters

We donate annually to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County to support mentoring activities for youth.

West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce

The Club is an active member in the West Bend community.

The Dirty Ninja Mud Run for Kids

The Club provides funds and volunteers for this West Bend Parks., Recreation, & Forestry event for kids ages 4-15 years old. It is a fun challenging run-walk through obstacles and mud pits.

Washington County Walk to End Alzheimer's

Fundraising support for our luncheon helpers at New Perspective Senior Living.