Program Facets
The Arts
The goal of The Arts facet is to increase and expand art activity throughout black communities. 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. Rancocas Valley participation includes:
Classics Through the Ages - Financial support for music lessons
Annual “Afternoon of Music” for Senior Citizens (in partnership with the Center for Aging) in Willingboro
Poster Art Contest
Health & 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. Rancocas Valley activities include:
Sister Will You Help Me Cancer Support
Gift of Life - Donor Sabbath
Fighting Obesity Program
Colgate Bright Smiles Program
International Trends & Services
The ITS facet provides services and 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. Rancocas Valley activities include:
Fresh Start program at Wilbur Watts School
African Heritage Film Festival
International Day of Women
Haiti Mama/Baby Kits
Education Across the Miles - Jamaica
Model UN
National Trends & Services
The National Trends and Services facet addresses the social inequities that persist in black communities throughout the United States. 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 eliminate disparities in these areas for the betterment of our communities. The Rancocas Valley Chapter often collaborates with other organizations on the following”
Running and Winning (Program to encourage women in Politics)
Voter Registration Drives
Mother’s Day Awards Breakfast
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. Through this facet, we implement transformational programs that are responsive to the academic, cultural, career development, and mentoring needs of youth. Rancocas Valley has a continuing presence in this area through the following programs and events:
HBCU College Fairs and Tours
Fresh Start Program at Wilbur Watts School
STEM Activities
Project Lead