HOW WE SERVE

The Homer’s Heroes division is for boys and girls with physical or intellectual disabilities, ages 5 to 17.  In 2022, 80 players participated in the program.  Six weeks of games are played starting the first Saturday of June.  Volunteer “Buddies” encourage and assist each player during the game.  One game is played at Haymarket Park with the Lincoln Saltdogs players. Homer’s Heroes was established in 1992.  Shirts and awards are furnished by a local business.  Caps, field rental and equipment are sponsored annually by the Junior Saltdogs League.

Cancer has resulted in more deaths among children than any other disease. Optimist International has developed this planning guide outlined to suit to the strengths and resources of its members. Clubs and Districts have the opportunity to provide assistance and services directly to children receiving treatment for cancer, their care partners and service providers, as well as contribute to ongoing research efforts.

Hosted at the Optimist Youth Sports Complex, The top all-around sectional performers (there are nine sections) are eligible to advance to the Kansas City Royals Team Championship, where winners may qualify to receive an all-expense-paid trip to the National Finals during All-Star week in Cincinnati. Qualifiers will receive a letter in the mail notifying them if they advance to Kansas City.

Fun Day In The Park is a fun and exciting new event has been coined to target JOI and College Club members, working with adult Optimist club members. The event will further facilities camaraderie between JOI, College Club members, adult Optimist members, and the community at large, while providing an avenue for meaningful interaction and care for children with differing abilities by our Optimist members at all levels. This is undoubtedly the core function of an event of this stature and, in essence, it is a fun way of sharing our philosophy of Optimism to a wider cross section of the children we serve globally.

LWOC organizes many drives and fundraisers including HUGS which collects hats, underwear, gloves, and socks to provide to community youth in need.

We're always looking for new ways to serve our youth community. If you have ideas or suggestions, we would love for you to contact us!