Programs of the Oakland Bay Area (CA) Chapter, The Links, Incorporated
In September of 1950, a small delegation of members of The Links, Incorporated left the train station in Philadelphia with the dream of expanding The Links, Incorporated from coast to coast! Their dream came true, and the Oakland Bay Area (CA) Chapter was chartered by seventeen members who were inspired to make a difference in our community.
Since our inception, the chapter has remained firmly committed to serving the Oakland Bay Area, and the funding that drives the work that we do comes from our signature fundraiser, The Cotillion. The proceeds generated through the Cotillion have helped to provide more than $2,250,000 in grants to various Bay Area organizations and Scholarships to local youth through our Celebration of Excellence Program!
Our community service programs are implemented through five Facets.
The Services to Youth Facet uses an integrated approach to prepare young people to succeed as healthy citizens in the global workforce and to promote healthy lifestyles within families and communities.
The Arts Facet produces and supports programs to enrich the quality of life of our youth and communities through educational and engaging art experiences.
Health and Human Services Facet seeks to promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health and the elimination of chronic health disparities in communities of color through education, health advocacy, and optimal utilization of health resources.
National Trends and Services Facet is tasked with eliminating disparities by reducing barriers to resources through advocacy, education, and service.
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.
Check out our recent posts to learn more about our current programs.