The Optimist Club of Van Wert proudly sponsors:
- Youth baseball team
- Essay and oratorical contests
- Award scholarships to senionrs from each county high school
- Safe, drug & alcohol free after prom events for each county high school.
- ArtRageous display at the Van Wert Peony Festival displaying art from county students
- Community service projects
- Plush animals for children treated at Van Wert County Hospital
- Fundraising projects such as Rager’s sausage sandwiches at the Van Wert County Fair