The Optimists, a non-profit, a self-motivated, volunteer driven, international charitable organization, was founded in October 6, 2000. Sponsor Bangladeshi kids Sponsor a child. Save a life. Principal Office: 89-01, 212th Street, Queens Village, NY 11427 Mailing Address: 89-01, 212th Street, Queens Village, NY 11427 The Optimists is a U.S. based charitable organization that began its journey with a unique Child Sponsorship Program supported by individual donors. Since 2000, the organizations footprint and support services have expanded both locally and in Bangladesh extending targeted support to underprivileged children. Since its inception, The Optimists has been a financially and operationally transparent organization firmly committed to maximizing support while maintaining the lowest possible operating costs. At the organizational level, we share detailed financial statements upon request; at the beneficiary level, we provide our donors with updated photographs and academic progress reports through letters and emails and can also arrange remote or in-person meetings between sponsors and childr