The
Columbia Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
"Changing Tomorrow, Today"
Contact person:
Dr. Janice Coleman
PO Box 8845
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 776-4854
Email: Columbia Chapter of The Links,Inc.
Purpose
The Links defines itself as "a group
of friends committed to civic, educational, and cultural activities, with the
singular purpose of serving community needs for the improvement of life and the
pursuit of excellence."
The National Program consists of four
facets:
- The Arts
- National Trends and Services
- International Trends and Services
- Services to Youth
Projects
As a part of its commitment to youth
services, the Columbia Chapter of The Links, Inc. has established The
LinkScholars Program Fund. The goal of The LinkScholars Program is to support promising
African American high school graduates from the Midlands area through a program
at an accredited South Carolina College or University. The scholarships are
need and merit based. Additional
consideration is given to Historically Black Institutions. This program is administered through the
Central Carolina Community Foundation.
Some of the Columbia Chapter's other
projects include:
- Sponsorship of the Just Say No Club at E.E. Taylor elementary school
- A bone marrow and organ donation community education project
- A dental screening program that provides sealants for the teeth of
area middle school students
- Sponsorship of performing arts programs in Fairfield county schools
- Sponsorship of the W.A. Perry Middle School Task Force
- Cottage industry sewing project in South Africa
- Links “Tweens” middle school
after school enrichment project
Funding
The Links, Inc. is mainly supported by
membership dues and fundraising activities. The chapters can also apply for
funds from the National Foundation of The Links, Inc. The 2004 fundraising activity is “An Affair
To Remember”, a Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament on September 10 at Wildewood Golf
Course, Breakfast & Bridge on the morning of September 11 and a Blues &
Barbeque Dinner Dance that night. For
ticket information, see the contact number above.
All contributions are tax deductible. The
Links Foundation is a 501 3(c) organization.
Links
For more information about The Links,
Inc., click here:
For more information about The
LinkScholars Program, click here:
· Central
Carolina Community Foundation
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Created by Stephanie Solomon
June 27,2000