The Optimist Club of Byron supports a variety of youth programs and organizations

The following groups/projects were financially supported in 2017-2024:

  • London South Collegiate breakfast program

  • St. Nicholas Catholic School robotics

  • St. Mary's Catholic School robotics

  • St. Thomas Acquinas Secondary School (scholarship)

  • Saunders Secondary School (scholarship)

  • Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair

  • London Police Service "Joe League" basketball

  • Vanier Children's Services HOPE Program

  • London 86ers girl's basketball

  • London Public Library "A Book For Every Child"

  • Salvation Army Family Support program

  • Kid's Help Phone

  • Upper Thames River Conservation River Safety Program

  • Western Engineering Outreach (High School STEM)

  • SARI Therapeutic Riding

  • Easter Seals Ontario

  • Special Olympics Ontario

  • Start 2 Finish Reading and Running (5 London schools)

  • Challenge Baseball

  • Track 3 Skiing Program

  • HOBY Youth Leadership Program

  • London Grade by Grade Chess Tournament

  • Westminster Park Breakfast Program

  • Evelyn Harrison Public School nutrition program