Lynchburg VA Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

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Lynchburg VA Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Lynchburg (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is an organization of professional women. This organizing meeting of The Links was not a spontaneous action.

On the evening of November 9, 1946, Margaret Hawkins and Sarah Scott, two young Philadelphia matrons, invited seven of their friends to join them in organizing a new type of inter-city club. In 1945, Link Hawkins had conceived the idea of a group of clubs composed of friends along the eastern seaboard and had spent many hours with Link Scott in thinking, planning and discussing the possibilities of such an endeavor. The two women envisioned an organization that would respond to the needs and aspirations of Black women in ways that existing clubs did not. It was their intent the club would have a threefold aim--civic, educational, and cultural. Based on these aims, the club would implement programs, which its founders hoped would foster cultural appreciation through the arts; develop richer inter-group relations; and help women who participated to understand and accept their social and civic responsibilities. Besides the two founders, the original members of the Philadelphia Club were Links Frances Atkinson, Katie Green, Marion Minton, Lillian Stanford, Myrtle Manigault Stratton, Lillian Wall, and Dorothy Wright. The club elected Margaret Hawkins as president, Sarah Scott as vice president, Myrtle Manigault Stratton as recording secretary, Frances Atkinson as corresponding secretary, and Dorothy Wright as treasurer.

WE WEAR PINK PURPOSELY !October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!The members of the Lynchburg VA Chapter of The Links, I...
10/20/2026

WE WEAR PINK PURPOSELY !

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
The members of the Lynchburg VA Chapter of The Links, Incorporated are proudly wearing pink to honor the courageous women and men who have faced breast cancer, celebrate our survivors, remember those we have lost, and stand in support of those still fighting.

But wearing pink is about more than making a fashion statement. It's about raising awareness, encouraging early detection, and reminding one another that our health matters!

A Little Pink Reminder:
Take Care of YOU!

Our message is simple:
Love yourself enough to make your health a priority!

As Links, we believe that friendship and service also mean looking out for one another. Together, we can spread awareness, offer encouragement, and help build a healthier community.

We wear pink for HOPE.
We wear pink for STRENGTH.
We wear pink for LIVES touched by breast cancer!

Sharing the awareness is key.


10/17/2026
Sharing on behalf of our Lynchburg VA Chapter of The Links, Incorporated chapter member, Rhonda Fuller Turner (also a me...
10/11/2026

Sharing on behalf of our Lynchburg VA Chapter of The Links, Incorporated chapter member, Rhonda Fuller Turner (also a member of the Eastern Area Mental Health Committee).
🦋
Just as butterflies remind us of growth and transformation, let us remember that our minds need nurturing, too.
Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes the strongest thing we can do is pause, breathe, and give ourselves permission to simply be.
Be gentle with yourself. Check on those who always seem strong. Offer kindness, listen without judgment, and remember that it's okay not to be okay.

Mental health matters every day.

Protect your peace.
Embrace your journey.
Give yourself grace.

Because a healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body.


LYNCHBURG AREA…LET’S GET READY TO VOTE! 🇺🇸If you live in Lynchburg, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford or Campbell County, mar...
10/09/2026

LYNCHBURG AREA…LET’S GET READY TO VOTE! 🇺🇸

If you live in Lynchburg, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford or Campbell County, mark these dates for the November 3, 2026 election:
🇺🇸NOW–OCTOBER 31: Vote early in person in the city or county where you are registered.
🇺🇸OCTOBER 23: Last day to register or update your registration to vote a regular ballot. Requests for a ballot by mail must be received by 5 p.m.
🇺🇸OCTOBER 31: Last day to vote early in person, until 5 p.m.
🇺🇸NOVEMBER 3: ELECTION DAY! Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Missed the registration deadline?
You can still register in person and vote using a provisional ballot through Election Day.

Check your registration, polling place and local early voting location at vote.virginia.gov.

Check with your local registrar for early voting hours.

Make your plan, remind a friend and let your voice be heard!

Purposeful in Pink, Powerful in Purpose!!!October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Lynchburg VA Chapter of The ...
10/09/2026

Purposeful in Pink, Powerful in Purpose!!!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Lynchburg VA Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is turning awareness into action!
Behind every smile is a woman with a story, a purpose, and the power to make a difference.

Together, we are spreading a message of HOPE, STRENGTH, FRIENDSHIP, and SURVIVAL!

👉🏾Know your risk.
👉🏾Schedule your recommended screenings.
👉🏾Encourage a sister, friend, or loved one.
👉🏾Celebrate survivors, support those in the fight, and honor those we remember.

Because FRIENDSHIP isn't just about standing together when life is beautiful—it's about holding one another up when life gets difficult.

Early detection matters.
Your health matters.
YOU matter!




WHERE SERVICE & FRIENDSHIP CONNECT

NOVEMBER 21 IS OFFICIALLY SPOKEN FOR!!!Friends, lock this in!The beat is calling, the bingo cards are coming, and the vi...
10/04/2026

NOVEMBER 21 IS OFFICIALLY SPOKEN FOR!!!

Friends, lock this in!

The beat is calling, the bingo cards are coming, and the vibes are going to be ALL R&B! 🎶🎼🎵🎤🎹

Linked by the Beat: An R&B Bingo Experience

🗓️ Saturday, November 21
🕓4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Boonsboro Ruritan

Think favorite songs, friendly competition, good people, and plenty of moments that will have you saying, “That’s my song!” 🎤

Tickets go on sale soon: $35.00

You’re going to want to be in the room for this one.

Come for the bingo.
Stay for the beat.

Consider November 21 booked!!!

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