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