The Columbia (SC) Chapterof The Links, Incorporated

The members of the Columbia (SC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated are professional women who are leaders in their career fields and the community. Our members serve in leadership positions of various community and State commissions, boards and non-profit organizations. The Chapter also supports and partners with several local organizations such as Central Carolina Community Foundation, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands, and Richland County School District One.

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Mission:

The Columbia (SC) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated is a not-for-profit service oriented local affiliate of the National Organization of The Links, Incorporated. Established in 1952, we maintain a membership of professional women who are committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the cultural and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. Our objectives include promotion of health and wellness, educational, cultural, and civic programs designed to transform the lives of South Carolinians we serve.

Vision:

We envision The Columbia (SC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated to be known as an organization that is:

A model of excellence, empowered by its rich legacy, and providing relevant service through its circle of friendship and community partnerships.

Widely recognized as a collective voice of talented and professional women committed to improving the quality of life of the citizens within the local and international communities we serve.

YEARS HELPING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
40 +
NEWLY REGISTERED VOTERS
100 +
SCHOLARSHIPS DOLLARS AWARDED
$ 80000 +
CHILDREN PROVIDED
FREE DENTAL CARE
85 +
BOOKS DONATED
250 +

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The Columbia (SC) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated was organized in April 1952 by Elise F. Jenkins and Marian B. Paul as a not-for-profit service oriented local affiliate of the national organization of The Links, Incorporated. The Links, Inc. is an organized membership of women leaders who are linked in service and friendship to promote and engage in educational, civic and intercultural activities in order to enrich the lives of members and the larger community.

Our Chapter Members