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Message From Our President
We are proud members of the Greensboro (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated! On October 22, 1955, 12 dedicated Greensboro women sought to strengthen their friendships while simultaneously engaging in community service during the Civil Rights Movement. From 12 members then to a membership of 58 in 2021-2022, we remain committed to the core values of the National organization.
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Established in 1946, The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation. With more than 16,000 professional women of African descent as members, the organization is composed of 292 chapters across 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations. We are committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. Additionally, The Links has a long tradition of engaging in education, civic, and intercultural activities in the communities in which we serve.
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More specifically, the Greensboro (NC) Chapter has a 66-year history of community engagement with local and area institutions. Over the years, our Chapter has partnered with such institutions as the following in response to their needs: Guilford County Schools, Cone Health, Greensboro Urban Ministries, including The Pathways Center, Bennett College, North Carolina A&T State University, Winston-Salem State University, North Carolina Central University, the Junior League of Greensboro, Hayes Taylor YMCA, and the Shirley T. Frye YWCA. We also support the international efforts of The Links, Incorporated, such as Linkages to Life. As members of the Southern Area of The Links, Incorporated, we advocate for and support such programs as Closing the Gap on Foster Care, Artist Noir, Connecting the Threads, One Mission One Love, LINKS in Pink, HeartLinks, Healthy Homestead, and the HBCU Initiative.
During the 2021-2023 biennium, we are honoring the past while moving forward in the 21st century. By doing so, we are continuing to unmask possibilities through the delivery of transformative programming to impact our community in unparalleled times.
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Sincerely,
Jewell E. Cooper
Our Chapter
The Greensboro Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was established on October 22, 1955 by
twelve progressive women. The charter members were organized by Stephanie DeHughley and included
Anne S. Chavis, Nelle Coley, Sally Corbett, Ruth Edwards, Juanita Goldsborough, Wilhelmenia Hampton,
Susie Jones, Alma Leach, Fannie Leary, Vivian Peeler, and Guyrene Simkins. The new Chapter was
sponsored by the Winston-Salem Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. The Greensboro Chapter is
presently comprised of 48 active members and 13 alumnae members.
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Throughout our 60 years, members of the Greensboro Chapter have given their time, energy, and
resources to many causes in the local community. Some of these programs and events supported by the
Chapter include: the Big Sister Project; the Ebony Fashion Show which raised funds to support our
scholarship program; support for the establishment of the Civil Rights Center and Sit In Museum; a
Fashion Show and Luncheon to support L. Richardson Memorial Hospital; a concert co-sponsored with
Bennett College for Women featuring mezzo soprano Valeria Rice; and an art exhibit featuring
outstanding Black Women on display at the Center for Creative Leadership. Other activities include
workshops conducted on “Cancer and Women,” “You and the Law,” “Help Save our Black Institutions,”
and “Bone Marrow Donation Awareness.”
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Through the years, the Greensboro Chapter has made charitable contributions to such groups as:
L. Richardson Memorial Hospital; United Negro College Fund; United Arts Council; Bennett College for
Women student scholarships; North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student
scholarships; Hayes Taylor YMCA; Hurricane Katrina Victim Relief and Assistance;
American Cancer Society; The Human Race; and the James B. Dudley High School Band.
The Greensboro Chapter of the Links, Incorporated is pleased to present its rich history.
The members pledge to continue to serve the community and The Links, Incorporated, and breathe life into the words “and this we promise,” for many years to come.
Our Members
The members of The Greensboro (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated are influential decision makers and opinion leaders. The Greensboro (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has attracted many distinguished women who are individual achievers and have made a difference in their communities and the world. They are business and civic leaders, role models, mentors, activists and volunteers who work towards a common vision by engaging like-minded organizations and individuals for partnership.
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