Our Programs

The Links, Incorporated has five areas of focus for service. Click on a link to learn more!

Services to Youth

Established the Sallye Moore Scholarship Fund, awarding four‐year College Scholarships to graduating seniors
Collaborated with UTA to develop and host a Standardized Test Readiness Seminar for High School Students.
Annual programs and contributions to Boys and Girls Clubs in Arlington and Grand Prairie
Donated and installed a computer lab at Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Prairie
Funded Big Brothers and Big Sisters Affiliate team building outings
Facilitated and funded Project LEAD: High Expectations to drive engagement and excellence in targeted students
Organized and facilitated “Circles” a mentoring program for girls ages 10‐12
“The Elements of Chemistry Club (EC²)” – a weekly after school session building deeper kowledge and an understanding of how chemistry principles are applied at work
The Mid-Cities (TX) Chapter of The Links, Inc. conducted a four week STEM Enrichment Summer Camp at four middle schools within the Irving Independent School District. In recognition for the successful STEM Camp, The Texas Association of Partners in Education (TAPE), chose the chapter as the recipient of the prestigious TAPE Gold Award in the Community Partnership STEM category. The award distinguishes the chapter as a leader in developing innovative educational partnerships.

2014 Sponsor of the Arlington Museum of Art Ansel Adams Exhibit
2013 Sponsor of the Arlington Museum of Art Harlem Renaissance Celebration of Culture
2013 Sponsor of the Arlington Museum of Art William H. Johnson Smithsonian Exhibition
Hosted evening with the Boys Choir of Harlem (included pre‐event discussion and performance)
Sponsored evening at the Opera for “Circles” Girls increasing exposure to performance arts
Attended Book Signings at local African American Bookstore for “Circles” Girls to encourage reading.
Hosted an evening with Painter/Artist Jacob Lawrence increasing exposure to the visual arts

Senior Citizens Prescription Assistance Funding at Irving Cares to cover cost of mediations for low-income individuals.
Health Fair with Free Mammogram Screening
Tarrant County Immunization/Collaboration – “Shots Across Texas”
Tarrant County AIDS Outreach Center “Camp Firelight”
Collaborated with and provided financial assistance to New Tomorrows/Brighter Tomorrows Women Shelters

Funded, in collaboration with North Texas Chapters national project, Education Across the Miles, to build schools in South Africa
Organized fundraiser for The Uganda Children’s Orphanage and coordinated event with two local churches raising over $19,500
Provided aid and support for Links, Inc. partners in Africa:
Rwanda/Liberia Schools‐in‐a‐Box
Black Dolls for Children of South Africa

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