Welcome to the Western Area
“It is in the West where the sun comes each evening for a spectacular rest.”
—Western Area Director Karen Cole
Welcome to the Western Area
“It is in the West where the sun comes each evening for a spectacular rest.”
—Western Area Director Karen Cole
Where Friendship and Service Come Together
Through meaningful relationships and collective action, the dedicated members of the Western Area of The Links, Incorporated come together to fulfill our organization’s mission and vision of enriching communities and improving the quality of life for people of African descent through
friendship and service
Making An Impact
Discover the remarkable achievements of the Western Area and how we’re making an impact in the communities we serve.
Services to Youth
The Links, Incorporated created its first program facet, Services to Youth, to empower black youth to use their intellect and spirit of achievement to become successful and productive citizens. This facet implements transformational programs that are responsive to the academic, cultural, career development, and mentoring needs of youth.
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The Arts
The Links, Incorporated creates and supports art-related educational opportunities for minority youth as well as presents and supports performances by youth and accomplished professional artists in an array of disciplines. Our goal is to increase and expand art activity for youth throughout black communities.
See Our ImpactNational Trends and Services
The Links, Incorporated is committed to raising awareness on economic, health, social justice, and other barriers that affect our quality of life. Our goal is to empower our communities to eliminate disparities in health, social justice, and other barriers to quality of life.
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International Trends and Services
The International Trends and Services facet provides services and delivers transformational programs to people of African ancestry globally so that they may have a better quality of life. Our goal is to provide services and programs to people of African ancestry for a better quality of life.
See Our ImpactHealth and Human Services
The Links, Incorporated established the Health and Human Services facet in response to the chronic health disparities that persist in black communities and result in the decreased life expectancy of African Americans and other people of African ancestry. The goal of this facet is to promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health.
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