The Columbus (OH) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is comprised of many distinguished women who are individual achievers making a difference in their communities and the world.
“Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.”
Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States
A Message From Our Chapter President
Greetings!
Thank you for visiting the website of the Columbus (OH) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. The Links, Incorporated is an international not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. It is one of the oldest and largest volunteer service organizations committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African-Americans and other people of African ancestry.
Our chapter was founded in 1950 and has been serving the Columbus community for over 70 years. Our legacy is rich with the historical achievements of legislative policy makers, physicians, educators, attorneys, media professionals, domestic engineers, accountants, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and many more. The strength of our diversity and historical legacy drives us to focus on our mission of transforming communities through friendship and service.
Service programming is supported by the structure of our five facets, which include Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services. We have been actively involved in past work around impactful signature programs like our ParentLinks program with Columbus City Schools, the Ohio State University Links Scholars Endowment, the Columbus City Preparatory Schools for Girls Mentorship Program, the Prelude Scholastic Recognition Program, Diabetes Screening program, Books in a Bag, and a host of other activities. We developed timely virtual programming to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2019, the Columbus (OH) Chapter began working on the signature program, Project LEAD High Expectations, with the goal of reducing the devastating effects of the opioid crisis. Grants have been secured from the Ohio Department of Health and Addiction Services to help fund this effort. As a result, we have partnered with agencies and institutions like Maryhaven, The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus Urban League, Arizona Consulting and Consultation Services to help expand our impact.
We are proud members of the Central Area of The Links, Incorporated and stand poised alongside the other 299 international Chapters with more than 17,000 active members worldwide. While membership in this organization is by invitation only, there are many ways you can support our mission with donations for programming and community events.
Wishing you peace and progress,
Shari Hicks Graham, MD, FAAD
Columbus (OH) Chapter President
The Links, Incorporated
Rich In History
The Links, Incorporated, founded in 1946, is one of the oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of women. The Columbus (OH) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has been active since 1950
Active Through Service
Through our programs and partnerships we promote activism to help bring about positive change that transcends time, race and socio-economic differences.
Intentional in Our Mission
We are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the identities, culture and economic survival of all people of African origin through cultural, educational and civic programs.
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Active Members
66
Years Of Service
3300+
Community Service Hours
Look Through Our Event Gallery
Our team of accomplished, inspired women are making a positive impact throughout the city of Columbus – See some of our Links in action.
Volunteer Opportunities
We host a number of cultural and civic mentorship programs throughout the year. We would love for you to partner with us as we continue to impact lives in Columbus and abroad.
