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The Manhattan Optimist Club is a not-for-profit service organization composed of community involved men and women who have been dedicated to serving the youth of Manhattan Kansas since 1959.

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500+

Annual Event Attendees

60+

Years in Service

100+

Active Members

35+

Organizations Impacted


Fundraisers

The Manhattan Optimist Club is able to sponsor these and other projects because of our major fundraisers, including:

  • Christmas Trees at Optimist Park
  • Aggieville Chili Crawl
  • Spaghetti Dinner