Project Optimism, Inc.

Where

Opportunity

Meets Change

Project Optimism, Inc. is a 501C3 organization based in both Sacramento and Los Angeles County, that fosters optimism through personal and professional development services and community engagement.

Community Engagement

We are committed to filling the needs of the community through service and events for a cause.

Personal & Professional Development

Through our investment in your well being, navigating through the complexities of life will be made feasible.

The organization is designed to align the skills and expertise of community members, with the unique needs of the community. This is done through community engagement, K- college programs/ curriculums, educational consulting, and personal & professional development.

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K-College Curriculum/ Programs

Student success occurs both in and outside the classroom. These initiatives are designed to advance the development of student scholars.

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Educational Consulting

Assisting schools and organizations with planning and co-creating solutions to assure equity and school climate needs are at the core of its operation.

Ways To Help

From your time and expertise to your financial contributions in any amount, Project Optimism will always be grateful and we are certain that our community will too.

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This Year's Impact

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Trinity Haynes - College Student

Project Optimism does an incredible job of connecting students with community leaders. Within their internship program, Project Discovery, I saw strong examples of black leadership powerful positions; they further guided myself and peers toward success!

Dr. Vernessa Roberts - LMFT

Project Optimism has been such a needed resource within the community. The positivity of the events, providing a space for the Black and Brown community and then providing much-needed services to the youth. The business mixers I attended specifically provided a valuable space for individuals with similar interests and goals to come together in one place.

Josiah Greer - EOP Outreach Coordinator

Every time I have attended a Project Optimism event, it has resulted in me learning more about myself while working with the students they have. It was amazing and I love the fact that each student has time to shine and grow.

Carrissah Calvin - B.S. Biological

As a middle school educator, volunteering at Project Optimism was a positive and enjoyable experience. It was great to see that the kids wanted to be there and that they were learning through discussion with one another. The students connected, at the event, I was at, with the four agreements material and were able to connect it to their lives.

Jonathan Riseberg - National Anthem Singer at Sacramento Kings

Seeing the kids smiling at games was always the best part. It was always cool how people would attend and “crash” the event in the draught house. Absolutely would recommend it!

Moira Delgado - Director of Community Service-learning

Project Optimism has given our college students an invaluable opportunity to interact with diverse communities In particular, students collaborating with Project Optimism learned about their own privilege, implicit bias, and structural racism, especially within the context of education. I am grateful for what I have learned about myself and the community because of Project Optimism.

Trinity Haynes - College Student

Project Optimism does an incredible job of connecting students with community leaders. Within their internship program, Project Discovery, I saw strong examples of black leadership powerful positions; they further guided myself and peers toward success!

Dr. Vernessa Roberts - LMFT

Project Optimism has been such a needed resource within the community. The positivity of the events, providing a space for the Black and Brown community and then providing much-needed services to the youth. The business mixers I attended specifically provided a valuable space for individuals with similar interests and goals to come together in one place.

Josiah Greer - EOP Outreach Coordinator

Every time I have attended a Project Optimism event, it has resulted in me learning more about myself while working with the students they have. It was amazing and I love the fact that each student has time to shine and grow.

Carrissah Calvin - B.S. Biological

As a middle school educator, volunteering at Project Optimism was a positive and enjoyable experience. It was great to see that the kids wanted to be there and that they were learning through discussion with one another. The students connected, at the event, I was at, with the four agreements material and were able to connect it to their lives.

Jonathan Riseberg - National Anthem Singer at Sacramento Kings

Seeing the kids smiling at games was always the best part. It was always cool how people would attend and “crash” the event in the draught house. Absolutely would recommend it!

Moira Delgado - Director of Community Service-learning

Project Optimism has given our college students an invaluable opportunity to interact with diverse communities In particular, students collaborating with Project Optimism learned about their own privilege, implicit bias, and structural racism, especially within the context of education. I am grateful for what I have learned about myself and the community because of Project Optimism.

Our Community Impact

$51,100

SCHOLARSHIP & COVID RELEIF AWARDED

Together we raised money to jumpstart college saving and reduce the financial strain of families.

159

STUDENTS MENTORED

We are grateful that people like you have given their time to pour into our next generation of leaders.

1000+

COMMUNITY MEMBERS FED

From your donations, we were able to provide a balanced meal to those experiencing homelessness.

513+

AT-PROMISE YOUTH SERVED

Even throughout transitions caused by Covid-19, we were able to pivot to educate and engage our youth.

Moira Delgado - Director of Community Service-learning

Project Optimism has given our college students an invaluable opportunity to interact with diverse communities In particular, students collaborating with Project Optimism learned about their own privilege, implicit bias, and structural racism, especially within the context of education. I am grateful for what I have learned about myself and the community because of Project Optimism.