The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit
corporation, established in 1946. The membership consists of 12,000
professional women of color in 273 chapters located in 42 states, the
District of Columbia and three foreign countries: the Republics of
Germany and South Africa and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service
organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to
enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival
of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.
The Links Inc., National Website
The Links Inc., Western Area
corporation, established in 1946. The membership consists of 12,000
professional women of color in 273 chapters located in 42 states, the
District of Columbia and three foreign countries: the Republics of
Germany and South Africa and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service
organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to
enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival
of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.
The Links Inc., National Website
The Links Inc., Western Area
About the Links, Inc.
| San Jose Chapter Chartering Date: 1981 The Mission of the San Jose Chapter is to promote and engage in educational, civic, and inter-cultural activities in order to enrich the lives of its members and the larger community, and to work together towards achieving common goals. We provide services in five facets: The Arts, International Trends, National Trends and Services, Health and Services to Youth. NATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES The mission of this facet is to empower the membership to effectively empower the various communities served. Various health initiatives including Walk for Health, Million Pound Challenge are just a few of the activities the links promote within Santa Clara County. SERVICES TO YOUTH A range of innovative, substantive and sustainable Pre-K-16 programming which contributes proven results to key educational or social/community issues. The San Jose Links are a partner with the Santa Clara Alliance of Black Educators and with The Arts programs. INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES The Links, Incorporated has a mission through it’s Global Trilogy of International Trends and Services, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), and the Signature Program, “Education Across the Miles” to expand the global platform for programs designed and developed to service the educational, health and cultural needs of people of African descent throughout the world. San Jose has also adopted the Lost Boys of Sudan and promote the national programs for Mama Kits and support some of the needs of local schools built in Africa by the Links Inc. THE ARTS Presently, there are three programs in The Arts as follows:
The Arts on the Move: Link Sisters in Cinema program creates dialogue, which sparks action for upward mobility among all people of color, and dispels existing myths about people of color. Project Walking Fete: Make Health a Habit! Poster Art Contest has encouraged teaching the importance of lifetime physical activity, particularly walking to children, youth and adults of color since 1995. The Signature Arts Program: Classics Through the Ages focuses on classical arts education in the performing arts, visual arts, film, literature, and theatre for youth of color through programming, hands- on learning, and mentoring. It speaks to the artistic development of promising young artists of color and utilizing their talents to promote art education. The Links, Incorporated has a strong and rich record of support for the performing and visual arts, especially where it focused on the presentation of artists of color. Annual support for The Dallas Black Dance Theater and our annual Spring Youth Recital for students help promote local achievement in the arts in the Silicon Valley. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES The mission of the Health and Human Services facet 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. Community education about health risks is crucial and The Links, Incorporated can play a significant role in providing it. The areas of emphasis are cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, and organ, tissue and blood donation. |
| The Links Inc. San Jose Chapter e-mail: links_sanjose@yahoogroups.com P.O. Box 3691 San Jose, CA 95126 |
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