Greetings, Friends, and Supporters,

It is my distinct honor and privilege to welcome you on behalf of the Columbia (SC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.

Since our chapter was chartered on April 15, 1952, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to friendship, service, and meaningful community impact. For more than seven decades, the dedicated women of the Columbia (SC) Chapter have worked intentionally to strengthen our community through innovative programming, collaborative partnerships, advocacy, and service.

As we continue this remarkable legacy, we do so with a renewed commitment to strengthening sisterly bonds, delivering impactful service, and leading with intentionality. We recognize that meaningful service requires us not only to honor the work of those who came before us, but also to respond thoughtfully and creatively to the evolving needs of the communities we serve.

The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation established in 1946 and 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. Through our five programmatic facets—Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services—we strive to create transformational programs that make a lasting difference.

Here in Columbia, we are proud of our rich history, but we are equally excited about our future. Through purposeful partnerships, innovative programming, and the collective talents of our members, we will continue to expand our reach and deepen our impact throughout the Midlands and beyond.

I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our chapter’s history, signature programs, community partnerships, and upcoming events. We hope you will see not only what we have accomplished, but also the vision that continues to guide our service.

Thank you for visiting us and for your interest in the Columbia (SC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. We look forward to continuing our legacy of friendship and service—together, with purpose, passion, and intentionality.

In Friendship and Service,

Sharon L. Aldrich, M.D.
President
Columbia (SC) Chapter
The Links, Incorporated