Service shaped by purpose.
Designed for impact.
OUR PROGRAMMING FRAMEWORK
Through five interconnected programming facets, The Links, Incorporated responds to the educational, cultural, social, economic, and health needs of communities.
Five facets.
One commitment.
OUR PROGRAMS
For generations, The Links, Incorporated has developed programs that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Each facet provides a national framework that chapters use to design relevant service experiences for the people and places they serve.
As Piedmont (NC)'s current program information is collected, this page provides a clear foundation for sharing chapter initiatives, outcomes, partnerships, and opportunities to participate.
Services to Youth
INVESTING IN POSSIBILITY
The Services to Youth facet utilizes an integrated approach to preparing young people to succeed in the 21st century workforce and to promote healthy lifestyles within families and communities. Today, The Links, Incorporated continues to implement transformational programs that are responsive to youth's academic, health, cultural, social awareness, career development, and mentoring needs.
Piedmont (NC) Chapter Focus
Links Love HBCUs
STEMREADY
Reading Soulmates Literacy Program
National Mentoring
Reading Soulmates is presented through the Gaston Literacy Council.
The Arts
CELEBRATING CREATIVE EXPRESSION
The Links support of the Arts can be traced to our cultured co-founder Margaret Roselle Hawkins. Her innate artistic talent, discovered at a young age, earned her a four-year scholarship to college. Her passion for creative expression later led to her appointment as an art teacher, and helped give root to the establishment of The Arts facet. The goal of The Arts facet is to increase and expand art activity, and elevate our programs through arts integration and effectively create an arts renaissance within our organization and programmatic efforts.
Piedmont (NC) Chapter Focus
Classic Through the Ages
Celebrating Creativity: Honoring Youth Art
National Trends & Services
AWARENESS INTO ACTION
The vision of the National Trends and Services (NTS) facet is to eliminate disparities by reducing barriers to services through advocacy, education, and service. The NTS facet designs community programs that increase awareness of issues that affect the quality of life of African-Americans. The programs under the National Trends and Services facet serve as a catalyst for change promoting individual and community empowerment.
Piedmont (NC) Chapter Focus
Dressing HER from the Inside Out
International Trends & Services
CONNECTED TO A GLOBAL COMMUNITY
The International Trends & Services facet provides services and delivers transformational programs to people of African ancestry globally so that they may have a better quality of life. Programs are designed and developed to service educational, health and cultural needs and to help people emerge from poverty. A primary objective of our international work is to enrich the lives of women and their families.
Piedmont (NC) Chapter Focus
LIFE Program
Links International Foreign Affairs & Business Empowerment for Youth
Health & Human Services
BUILDING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES
The Health and Human Services facet was established in response to the chronic health disparities that persist in our communities and result in the decreased life expectancy of African-Americans. The goal is to promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health and the elimination of chronic health disparities in communities of color through education, health advocacy, and optimal utilization of health resources.
Piedmont (NC) Chapter Focus
Black Family Wellness
Mental Health Awareness
Walk for Healthy Living
Fight Like a Link
L.A.M.B.S
Fight Like a Link promotes breast cancer awareness
Links Aiding Moms to be Strong
Our programs come to life through community connection.
LOCAL SERVICE. LASTING IMPACT.