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The Cerritos Optimist Club is the local chapter of Optimist International, a worldwide organization made up of more than 2,500 clubs whose members are committed to creating a more "optimistic" future for young people. Since 1970, the Cerritos Optimist Club's goal is and will always be to support valuable programs that are intended to make the future brighter by bringing out the best in children in our community and in ourselves.
Club Goals:
- To develop optimism as a philsophy of life using the tenets of the Optimist Creed
- To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs
- To inspire respect for law, to promote patriotism and to work for international accord and friendship among all people
- To aid and encourage the development of youth in the belief that giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world
The COC Foundation provides financial support for the Cerritos Optimist Club's programs, as well as for other programs that help kids and youth. These include: Esssay Contest, Oratorical Contest, Respect for Law, Youth Appreciation, Youth and Families in Need Program (donation of food to local churches' food banks), ABC Cares (for school district students in need), Childhood Cancer, Middle School Track Meet, STEM, Tri Star Basketball, and Trunk or Treat.
