At Optimist, we want to create impact together. Our previous projects have collectively raised over $91.5 million for our nonprofit partners and changed over 275,000 lives.

Want to join us in creating lasting change? We have brainstormed ways for you to get involved based on your interests and strengths! Here is how to get involved:

VOLUNTEER:

• Volunteer with organizations such as KIND and The Young Center

ADVOCATE

• Sign petitions supporting undocumented youth

• Become an informed ally, through material provided by organizations such as Immigration Advocates Network and Informed Immigrant

DONATE

• Give to The Door, Five Year North’s official partner organization. By donating to the Door, you are directly supporting youth in New York City like Luis.

• Donate to Optimist to fuel the creation of more social impact films about pertinent issues and stories in our society.

SPREAD THE MESSAGE

• Host a screening of Five Years North to share the film’s mission with a wider audience. Here are some of the benefits to hosting a screening:

  • Connect your audience to a broader message about immigration, youth resiliency, and mental health.

  • Create an engagement opportunity to keep your audience involved with your mission.

  • Fundraise for issues aligning with your mission or organization.

  • Promote the voices of key figures in the immigration and mental health spaces by bringing in panelists to speak on and about the film.