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The Optimists
Annual Get Together & Fundraising Gala 2026
Join us as we mark 25 years of hope, education, & Impact.
13,000+ students sponsored since 2000
You Can Change A Child’s Future Forever...
13,000+
Students & Growing
25+
Years of Service
500+
Current Sponsors
Date
Sunday, 11th October, 2026
Time
From 12:00pm - 04:00pm
Venue
The Royal Palm
21-43 Boundary Ave., Farmingdale, NY 11735.
Grand Sponsor: $5,000
The New Hope
Size: 8.5x11 inches
Advertisement Rate
10 VIP seats at the event
Display company logo on the website & main stage banne
Special recognition awards and introductions during different rounds of the event.
Company name/logo prominently featured in all event-related publications and materials.
A full-page color advertisement one time in our annual publication
Posting company name/logo on The Optimists socials, reaching a wide audience and showcasing
your commitment to education.
About Our Event
The Optimists, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, proudly invite you to a historic celebration — our Silver Jubilee, The Annual Connect & Fundraising Gala Event.
For 25 years, we have stood beside bright young minds, ensuring that poverty does not cut their dreams short. This milestone is not just about looking back at two and a half decades of hope, education, and resilience, it’s about looking forward to the future we can build together.
On this unforgettable gathering, you’ll be inspired by stories of transformation, celebrate the journeys of the children whose lives have been touched, and discover how your support can shape the next 25 years of impact.
Let’s celebrate a legacy of compassion & write the next chapter of action together.
Unable join us? There are still many ways to help: share the event, volunteer, donate, or connect us with potential sponsors.
Event Highlights
Community Networking
Explore Our Work
Learn how you can get involved
Open Conversation
Stories of Transformation
Inspiring Guest Speakers
Enjoy a Delicious Lunch
Register for the Event!
Know More About Our Grand Anniversary Event Series.
All Day Festival - Celebrating 25 Years of The Optimists
A Grand Community Celebration of Impact, Culture & Hope.
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Sponsorship Categories & Benefits
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Learn More About Our Sponsorship Categories & Benefits
For Any Questions or Concerns Reach Out To
Shamim Ahmed: (347)248-5891
Fathema Uddin: (646)239-3808
Minhaz Ahmed: (917)567-9450
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Event Address
The Royal Palm
2143 Boundary Ave., Farmingdale, NY 11735.
Phone
(347)248-5891, (646)239-3808, (917)567-9450
Email: cs@theoptimists.org
Principal Office:
37-50, 60th Street, Woodside, NY 11377
Mailing Address:
37-50, 60th Street, Woodside, NY 11377
Tel: 917-567-9450, 718-278-4953
Email:
The Optimists Bangladesh:
98/1 Tejkunipara (1st floor), Ghalib Sharoni, Dhaka-1215.
Tel: 02-58152228
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