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The Links, Incorporated

The Links, Incorporated is a not-for-profit organization of more than 12,000 women of color, committed to enhancing the quality of life in their communities. The organization was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 9, 1946, from a group of ladies known as the Philadelphia Club to focus on civic, cultural, and educational endeavors.

The four facets of the organization are:

National Trends and Services: The Links sponsor Linkages to Life: Organ Tissue and Bone Marrow Donation Awareness Program, which promotes organ donation.

Services for Youth: The Links offers programs such as Operation SEED and "Just Say 'No'!" in order to educate youth about the perils of drug and substance abuse.

International Trends and Services: The Links donated more than $300,000 in order to build schools in South Africa and Nigeria.

The Arts: The Links are actively involved in promoting African and African American art, in order to educate youth and adults about the artwork's significance.

Source: http://www.linksinc.org/

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