The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation with a membership that consists of 12,000 professional women of color in 270 chapters located in 42 states, Washington, DC and the Bahamas. It is one of the nation2019s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic surv
ival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. The members of The Links, Incorporated are thought leaders and influential decision makers. has attracted many distinguished women who are individual achievers and have made a difference in their communities and the world. They are business and civic leaders, role models, mentors, activists and volunteers who work towards a common vision by engaging like-minded organizations and individuals for partnership. Links members contribute more than 500,000 documented hours of community service annually 2013 strengthening their communities and enhancing the nation. The organization is the recipient of awards from the UN Association of New York and the Leon H. The outstanding programming of The Links, Incorporated has four facets which include National Trends and Services, The Arts, Services to Youth and International Trends and Services. The programs are implemented through strategies such as public information and education, economic development and public policy campaigns.
