Optimist International Youth Programs Foundation Inc.

To provide educational, cultural, literary, recreational and social benefits to minors through the sponsorship of activities and programs which foster the development of good character and sportsmanship and the education and cultural development of minors, and to prevent and alleviate the cruelty to and abuse of minors.additionally, the foundation operates a junior optimist octagon international (jooi) program which is a dynamic coalition of youth volunteers. The jooi program provides opportunities for youth to individually and collectively participate in community service activities, develop leadership abilities, learn respect for the law, work for international accord and friendship among all people, and build an active interest in good government and civic affairs.