The Links, Incorporated       Memphis, TN Chapter

Programs Introduction


From its inception, The Links, Incorporated has addressed community service through its threefold purpose in the areas of educational, civic and intercultural commitment using program facets. The program facets are Services to Youth, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and The Arts. Our organization depends upon the manpower, expertise and commitment of its members to fulfill this mission.

The Links, Incorporated is committed to innovation in programming that is enhanced by collaborative efforts between the Links, Incorporated and other organizations, people and communities. Signature Programs came into existence to address emerging or current issues, concerns and needs which impact the lives of individuals in a target population within the global black community.
Signature programs include:


PROJECT LEAD: HIGH EXPECTATIONS


The overall goal of the project was to develop a field-tested, innovative, community based, educational outreach program to prevent alcohol and other drug abuse, premature sexual activity, unintended births, and sexually transmitted diseases among Black youth in selected cities across the country.


LINKS to SUCCESS: CHILDREN ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE


The Links, Incorporated will implement, in collaboration with other community organizations and institutions, a comprehensive program designed to develop cognitive, affective, and psychomotor skills that will enable children to experience academic and social success.


LINKAGES TO LIFE


African American communities will be educated about the importance of donating organs, tissue, and bone marrow with an emphasis on eliminating the myths and misconceptions that have negatively influenced the donation rates in this population.


EDUCATION ACROSS the MILES


The Links, Incorporated will provided financial support for the building of schools in South Africa. The program helps ensure education for children of African and the Diaspora (global village) and will be integrated into the curriculum of The House of Lands and Peoples in the National Program Links to Success: Children Achieving Excellence.