Who We Are
The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation established in 1946. The membership consists of more than 17,000 professional women of African descent in 299 chapters in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. Members of The Links, Incorporated contribute more than 1 million documented hours of community service annually — strengthening their communities and enhancing the nation. For more information, visit www.linksinc.org.
Central Area of The Links, Incorporated
The Central Area of The Links, Incorporated provides transformational, sustainable and replicable programs to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities served in the 15 states by our 70 Chapters. Imbued with the spirit of our beloved co-founders, Margaret Rosell Hawkins and Sarah Strickland Scott, Central Area chapters came together in friendship, and with a true commitment to service. Located in the Midwest, it is the “Heart of Linkdom” delivering national award winning programs developed and produced by more than 3,000 members.
Central Illinois Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
Who We Are
The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation established in 1946. The membership consists of more than 17,000 professional women of African descent in 299 chapters in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. Members of The Links, Incorporated contribute more than 1 million documented hours of community service annually — strengthening their communities and enhancing the nation. For more information, visit www.linksinc.org.
Central Area of The Links, Incorporated
The Central Area of The Links, Incorporated provides transformational, sustainable and replicable programs to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities served in the 15 states by our 70 Chapters. Imbued with the spirit of our beloved co-founders, Margaret Rosell Hawkins and Sarah Strickland Scott, Central Area chapters came together in friendship, and with a true commitment to service. Located in the Midwest, it is the “Heart of Linkdom” delivering national award winning programs developed and produced by more than 3,000 members.
Central Illinois Chapter of The Links, Incorporated