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 in their community, Optimists have the unique flexibility to serve the youth of their area in any way they see fit. Optimist Clubs see a need in their community and react to it!

Some of the local organizations we support through our Avenue of Flags and Christmas Tree Fundraisers, and events we hold include:

• The Friendly House
• Quad City Arts
• Junior Achievement of the Heartland
• Safer Foundation Quad Cities
• Miss Iowa Scholarship Program
• Babe Ruth Baseball
• High School After Prom Parties
• YMCA of the Mississippi Valley
• Hope at the Brick House
• Project Outrun
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley
• Miracle Field 
• The Promise Award Scholarships
• Childhood Cancer Campaign
• Optimist Tri-Star Sports
• Optimist Junior Golf Tournament
• First Tee Quad Cities
• HOBY Youth Leadership
• MAC Boy's & Girl's Basketball Luncheons
• Respect for Law Week
• Optimist Oratorical Scholarship Contest
• Ready to Ride Bike Safety Rodeo
• Davenport Noon Optimist Foundation
• Youth Appreciation Week
• Optimist Essay Scholarship Contest