Examples of our projects and support:- Kettering Safety Village for preschool children
- Kettering Fishing Derby for kids
- Optimist Kids Day in the Park
- Tri-Star Basketball Pass / Shoot / Dribble Contests
- Youth Oratorical Contests
- Youth Essay Contests
- 8 Scholarships to graduating Alter & Fairmont Seniors
- Sponsor 9 Junior Optimist Clubs in Kettering
- Youth Appreciation Day recognizing Safety Patrol youth from our schools
- Support for Boys & Girl Scout Programs
- Sponsor of the Dor-Wood Children's Studio
at the Rosewood Art Center
- Support for the Kettering Backpack program supplying food for hungry Kettering kids
- HOPE Squads at Fairmont HS, Alter HS, KMS, VBMS suicide prevention teams
- Optimist Junior Golf Tournament
- Clean Care program at Van Buren and Kettering Middle Schools
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* A donation/gift to the DorWood Optimist Club is NOT tax deductible. The club is organized as a charitable 501(c)4 which does not allow a donor tax deduction.