CHAPTER ENGAGEMENT
Members of the Metro-Manhattan (NY) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated dedicate more than 3,600 service hours to Harlem each year. Our service efforts are organized into five facets: Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services. We implement programs and initiatives that address the most critical needs of the Harlem community in these areas.
Each year, the Metro-Manhattan (NY) Chapter endeavors to refine and enhance its service to ensure maximum, sustainable and measurable impact. We challenge ourselves to be MINDFUL in everything we do from cultivating friendships to developing innovative programs.
PROGRAMS
Services to Youth
The Services to Youth facet was created to empower Black youth to use their intellect and spirit of achievement to become successful and productive citizens. Through this facet, we implement transformational programs that are responsive to the academic, cultural, career development, and mentoring needs of youth in Harlem.
The Arts
The goal of The Arts facet is to increase and expand art activity in Harlem. The Metro-Manhattan (NY) Chapter creates and supports art-related educational opportunities for minority youth as well as presents and supports performances by youth and accomplished professional artists.
National Trends and Services
The National Trends and Services facet addresses the social inequities that persist in Black communities throughout the United States. The Metro-Manhattan (NY) Chapter is committed to raising awareness on economic, health, social justice, and other barriers that affect the quality of life of African Americans and people of African Ancestry. Our goal is to eliminate disparities in these areas for the betterment of the Harlem Community.
International Trends and Services
The International Trends and Services facet delivers transformational programs to people of African ancestry globally, so that they may have a better quality of life. Programs are designed and developed to service the educational, health, and cultural needs of our global community.
Health and Human Services
The Health and Human Services facet was established in response to the chronic health disparities that persist in Black communities. Through this facet we promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health.