Bringing Out the Best
Terre Haute Breakfast Optimist ClubOptimists bring out the best in our youth, our communities, and ourselves.
About Us
Who We Are
The Terre Haute Breakfast Optimist Club is a non-profit, volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
What We Do
We conduct fundraising events throughout the year and contribute the money raised to a wide-range of charitable organizations and activities that benefit local youth. In addition, we award Promising Youth scholarships directly to local high school graduates.
Our Most Recent Contribution
Fundraiser
2026 Chili for Children Cook-Off
Join us on September 26, 2026 at the Vigo County Fairgrounds for our fourth annual chili cook-off. This is our primary fundraising event which we use to contribute to youth-related events and organizations throughout each year.
Starts: September 26, 2026 11:00 am
Ends: September 26, 2026 4:00 pm
At: Vigo County Fairgrounds
POSTS
News Feed
Susan Turner Speaks to Club about Children’s Museum’s Improvement Projects
Susan Turner from the Terre Haute Children’s Museum educated members on the museum’s ambitious planned improvements and $4 million capital project.
2025 Chili Cook-Off Is Well Attended
Our 2025 Chili for Children Cook-Off held on Saturday, October 4 was a big success, with many local residents sampling the over 20 different type of chili prepared and served by local organizations.
Our Tree at the 2024 FEZtival of Trees
The Breakfast Optimist Club is sponsoring the Feztival of Trees with a baby-themed Christmas tree.
Events
Mark Your Calendar
Janet Baker, Firely Children and Family Alliance, Speaks to Breakfast Optimists
Janet Baker from the Firefly Children and Family Alliance will be our guest speaker at the May 7, 2026 meeting of the Terre Haute Breakfast Optimist Club. Join us at 7:30 am at Cackleberries.
Terre Haute Breakfast Optimist Club Awards Scholarships
At our May 14, 2026 meeting, the Breakfast Optimists will conduct their annual college scholarship awards program, aiding students who are graduating from local high schools. Join us on May 14, 2026 at 7:30 am at Grand Traverse Pie Company.
Terre Haute Breakfast Optimist Club – May 21, 2026 Meeting
Join us on May 21, 2026 at 7:30 am at Cackleberries for our weekly meeting.