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The Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation is a registered non-profit organization headquartered in Montreal, Canada. With a network of more than 500 clubs and more than 14,000 members across the country, we support many kinds of initiatives serving Canadian youth, our common future.

Mission

The mission of Canadian Children’s Optimist Foundation is to invest today for the future of our youth by seeking and managing funds through collaboration with Canadian Optimist Clubs and their communities, by supporting Clubs to create opportunities that will enhance quality of life, improve health and wellness and inspire our youth.

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  • Happy holiday season!
    On behalf of the Board of Directors and the office team, we wish you a joyful and happy holiday season, May joy shine in children’s eyes, May the New Year bring health, love, prosperity, hope and optimism.   Tim Bell – CCOF President
  • December 5 is International Volunteer Day
    On this special day, the  Canadian Children’s  Optimist Foundation (CCOF) would like to thank its many volunteers, whether they are members of the Board of Directors, District or Club Foundation representatives. We are grateful to all those who contribute to the success of our organization and help us achieve our mission: ‘Investing today for theContinue reading “December 5 is International Volunteer Day”
  • The 6 grants of the President’s Incentives
    Since we also planned to offer grants as part of the President’s Incentives, we are also offering 6 grants of $300 to the following clubs.   13-105  Optimist Club of Moosejaw  Optimist Field  The purpose is to Increase accessibility by upgrading ramps to washrooms and walking paths in the City of Moosejaw.    46-006   OptimistContinue reading “The 6 grants of the President’s Incentives”

Planned giving

As a Planned Giving donor, you’ll automatically join the lifetime recognition board, a group of dedicated individuals who have committed a planned gift to CCOF.

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How You Can Help

Send Donation

Giving online has never been more secure, convenient or hassle-free with our one-click donation. We also do accept standard cash and check donations at all of our locations.

Become a Volunteer

You can get involved today by becoming a Volunteer. Sign up and you will be joining a group of change-makers, a network strong enough to impact positive change in the lives of children.

Sponsor us

CCOF opens the door to scholarships in the name of the benefactor.