Lakeshore Optimists of Grosse Pointe

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Serving the east side communities since 1980, a local branch of the non-profit Optimist International organization whose motto is "Friend of Youth."

The Lakeshore Optimist Club Of Grosse Pointe has served the Eastside for over 30 years as a local branch of the non-profit Optimist International organization whose motto is "Friend of Youth." Club members volunteer their time and fundraising efforts to contribute to various youth-related activities such as the Old Newsboys' Goodfellows Fund, Arts&Scraps, The Fowler Center Camps, The Family Center of Harper Woods & Grosse Pointe, the Grosse Pointe Farms Fishing Rodeo and the St. Clair Shores Handicapped Kids Fishing Derby. These Optimists also award scholarship money during their annual Youth Appreciation Week in November, hold the "Coats for the Cold" clothing collection each autumn and honor local Public Safety Departments during "Respect for Law Week" each May.

10/12/2026

✨ **Kicking off another meaningful year with the Lakeshore Optimist Club!** ✨

Our President, Steve Licari, recently had the privilege of visiting a few wonderful local organizations to reaffirm our commitment and show our continued support for their incredible missions.

As we step into October, the LOC is ready for another fantastic year of championing our area's youth-oriented charities. Through the dedication of our amazing corps of volunteers and our ongoing fundraising efforts, we look forward to making a lasting impact in our community.

Thank you to everyone who supports our mission—we couldn't do it without you! 💛

05/23/2026

Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit Visits the Lakeshore Optmist Club

Diane Charles, President and CEO of the Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit, visited the Lakeshore Optimist club to provide an update of the services and mission of the non-profit organization. The Furniture Bank has been serving those in need for over 6 decades, by providing local families with essential furniture and mattresses. Gently used and new home furnishings are provided to clients through referrals from a network of nonprofit community partners. Recipients are those that are moving to new housing for various reasons including young adults aging out of the foster care system, women and children escaping domestic abuse, individuals transitioning from shelters and halfway houses, persons recovering from illness, addition, fires and floods, veterans, seniors and new Americans.

For more information on how to donate furniture and volunteer go to: www.furniturebank.org.

03/25/2026

Lakeshore Optimist Visits The Salvation Army Conner Creek Corps & Community Center.
Captain Dalvius King-Harvy took members of the club on a walking tour of the recently renovated Conner Creek Community Center. It was a very inspiring tour. The facility is outstanding with a large multi-purpose room, chapel, commercial kitchen, workout room with equipment, full gymnasium with seating, several class rooms for after school programming, a food pantry, and counseling area. Wow! But the programs that happen inside that facility are what make it so special. Youth recieve after school academic skill building, music classes, physical fitness programs, meals, special events and more. There are programs to assist adults in career planning, utility assistance, strategies to end intergenerational poverty as part of the Pathway to Hope. Thank you Captain King-Harvy! For more information go to: centralusa.salvationarmy.org/connercreek

01/16/2026

It was a pleasure having Jennifer Bingaman and MaryJo Harris join us at our recent meeting to share more about their impactful work. 🤝✨

The Family Center is an incredible resource in our community, dedicated to providing vital programs and resources that support families and individuals. From educational presentations to specialized training, they are constantly working to empower and strengthen our neighbors.

Thank you for everything you do!

Club, Family Center of Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods, Harris, Bingaman, Licari

Address

32 Lake Shore Drive
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
48236

Website

http://www.gpoptimists.com/

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