Essex County - NJ Chapter of The Links Incorporated

05/20/2026

05/12/2026

Still glowing from our Polo & Pastels 40th Anniversary celebration! 💚🔗🤍

Check out the article and photos highlighting the beautiful event and the impactful work we continue to do in the community and beyond.

https://www.tapinto.net/towns/newark/categories/press-releases/articles/essex-county-chapter-of-the-links-inc-celebrates-40-years

04/26/2026

What a beautiful way to celebrate 40 years of impact, sisterhood, and service 💚🔗 🤍

Our 40th Anniversary celebration was filled with style, purpose, and powerful moments, including honoring history-makers like Shariah Harris. Every detail reflected our legacy of service, sisterhood, and impact.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, whose generosity helped bring this celebration to life and fuels the work we do in the community.

Grateful for everyone who showed up and showed out. Here’s to 40 years of excellence, and the work still ahead. The mission continues…

03/15/2026

Building Healthier Communities: Essex County (NJ) Links Host Black Family Wellness Day!

Essex County, NJ (March 10, 2026) - The Essex County (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated (ECCL) hosted its annual Black Family Wellness Day on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at North Star Academy,...

03/15/2026

Celebrating Women’s History Month: International Trends and Services

Today we highlight our fourth facet, International Trends and Services, which focuses on enriching the lives of women, children, and families around the world through meaningful global engagement, education, and service. Through strategic partnerships and initiatives, this facet promotes cultural understanding, educational opportunities, and sustainable support for communities across the globe.

The Essex County (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is proud to partner with St. Mary’s Preparatory School in Jamaica, where we provide on-the-ground support through teaching, funding essential capital projects, and supplying vital educational resources that help empower students and strengthen the school community.

Together, we are making an impact locally and globally through service and sisterhood.

03/11/2026

Celebrating Women’s History Month: National Trends and Services

The National Trends and Services Facet works to tackle critical issues affecting our communities. Through advocacy, education, and service, it strives to break down barriers and eliminate disparities, empowering chapters to take meaningful action and create lasting change.

Here in Essex County, our chapter is actively addressing pressing needs like food insecurity among college students, supporting initiatives such as food collections and resource distribution. We also sponsor impactful voter registration drives, helping ensure every voice in our community is heard.

Together, we stay informed, raise awareness, and take action to strengthen and uplift our communities.

03/11/2026

Celebrating Women’s History Month: The Arts

The Arts Facet is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth and our community through meaningful, educational, and engaging artistic experiences. By fostering creativity and encouraging self-expression, we help young people discover and develop their talents while building confidence and cultural appreciation.

The Essex County (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated proudly supports the arts through initiatives such as our Rising Stars showcases and theatrical productions hosted at Cicely Tyson High School, uplifting young artists and celebrating the power of creative expression.

03/10/2026

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Services to Youth

In honor of Women’s History Month, we highlight the legacy of visionary Black women who have paved the way for leadership, education, and community empowerment. Through the Services to Youth facet of The Links, Incorporated, our chapter continues this legacy by empowering Black youth to harness their intellect, talents, and spirit of achievement to become leaders and changemakers.

Through transformational programs centered on Literacy, STEM, and Mentoring, we expand opportunity and empower the next generation of leaders. Our work also supports national efforts such as the National HBCU Initiative, which strengthens Historically Black Colleges and Universities while creating greater awareness and access for students to attend and succeed at these vital institutions.

03/09/2026

International Women’s Day has been celebrated for 115 years! This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” emphasizes that when we generously share our time, knowledge, and resources, we help create a more equitable world. The Essex County (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is proud to celebrate this day by highlighting the many ways our organization and chapter are serving and uplifting our communities. Over the next five days we will share a few of the ways our organization positively impacts our community through our five programming facets.

02/22/2026

From Chemistry to C-Suite!

Our very own Felicia Bourke shares how she blended courage, clarity, and confidence into her own formula for success.

We’re proud to spotlight this powerful conversation between Felicia and fellow Link Sister Darlene Repollet on the “Climb Higher With Her” podcast.

Linking Voices & Lifting Each Other Up!

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Listen here:

Management Podcast · Updated Biweekly · Climb Higher with Her is a podcast about women in leadership, career growth and professional development. Hosted by Darlene Repollet, First Lady of Kean University and a former corporate HR executive…