On the corner of Austin Hwy and Broadway in Alamo Heights, since 1954 100 % Charity Lot, all proceeds go to help children’s charities.
What is Optimist International?
Optimist International is an association of more than 2,900 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to “Bringing Out the Best in Kids.” Adult volunteers join Optimist Clubs to conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be.
Each Optimist Club determines the needs of the young people in its community and conducts programs to meet those needs. Every year, Optimists conduct 65,000 service projects and serve well over six million young people.
Mission, Vision & Purposes
Mission
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves.
Vision
Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
The Alamo Heights Chapter was founded in 1954 and has over the years donated well over a million dollars to charities in San Antonio!
Some of our benefactors have been Eva’s Hero’s, Christa Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital, Transplants for Children, St. P. J’s Home for Children, Boysville, Alamo Heights Little League, Project Mend, Slam Dunk for Life, Sunshine Cottage and the Rainbow Room.
We have also given out numerous scholarships throughout our formation to deserving or disadvantaged young leaders for college or trade schools.
Our membership is open to everyone! Join us to benefit the youth of San Antonio!
More information at www.optimist.org
Contact Us
The Alamo Heights Optimist Club is always looking for new members. We raise money for children’s charities. We meet on Tuesday’s 2 times a month at La Fonda in Alamo Heights at 7pm
You do not have to live in Alamo Heights to join, we are open to anyone! Dues are 100 dollars per year. Contact us at eveningin09@gmail.com or just show up at a meeting.
Fill out this form and we will contact you!
We are also on Facebook at Alamo Heights Optimist Club and you can contact us there!