Programs
The Gateway (IL) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated designs and delivers sustainable programs that promote civic, cultural, and educational activities. Our programming enhances competencies and or reduce disparities for people of color in our community. Driven by the Links’ core value of service, the chapter averages over 4,000 thousand volunteer hours each year. Lives are transformed through five program facets; Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services and Health and Human Services.
Listed in each facet are a few of our programs that were delivered virtually during the pandemic.
SERVICES TO YOUTH
MISSION
To implement programming that supports the national initiatives of The Links, Incorporated to enrich and enhance the lives of black youth.
VISION
Through an integrated approach, prepare young people to succeed as healthy citizens in the global workforce and to promote healthy lifestyles within families and communities.
- Y(OUR) Mental Health Really Matters!
- Professional Etiquette – “How to Show Up” Appearance, Communications and Personal Brand
- 'Dawn Porter Gaffney-Jones, MD'' Black in America “Thriving, Not Just Surviving”
The Arts
MISSION
To implement programming that supports the national initiatives of The Links, Incorporated
VISION
To provide programming that enriches the quality of life of our youth and communities through educational and engaging art experiences.
- ‘Opera Tasting’ Opera Theatre Saint Louis (OTSL), Outside the Lines
- ‘Engage and Enjoy’ A Morning of Poetry and Opera
NATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES
MISSION
To implement programming that supports the national initiatives of The Links, Incorporated
VISION
To eliminate disparities by reducing barriers to services through advocacy, education and service.
- 'Voter Education''Our Voice, Our Vote, Our Power
- <'Katie Moon'' Groundbreakers, Rule-Breakers and Unstoppable Leaders
'Leah Reynolds Harris SVP, PNC Bank and Imani Maatuka, Commercial Litigation Associate, Sidley Austin LLP' Financial Health and Building Wealth and Entrepreneurship
INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES
MISSION
To implement programming that supports the national initiatives of The Links, Incorporated
VISION
To provide measurable and sustainable service delivery methods that reach women and their families by expanding the global platform for programs designed and developed to service the educational, health and cultural needs of people of African descent throughout the world.
- Human Trafficking Panel Discussion View Gallery
- Managing Self Care in a Pandemic
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
MISSION
To implement programming that supports the National, Area and Chapter initiatives of The Links, Incorporated
VISION
To provide impactful health related programming that influences positive health behaviors for our Links members as well as our communities.
- 'Angela L. Brown, MD'' Heart Health & Its Impact on Black History
- 'The Steve Fund' — Black Women GROW: Getting Real on Being Well