The Links, Incorporated founded in 1946, is one of the oldest and largest volunteer service
organizations of women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and
economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. Members of
the Old Dominion (VA) Chapter have upheld this tradition of friendship and service in
Prince William County, Virginia for over nineteen years.
The outstanding programming of The Links, Incorporated has five facets which include National Trends and
Services, The Arts, Services to Youth, International Trends and Services and Health and Human Services.
Old Dominion (VA) Chapter programs have been developed to encourage and improve literacy of Prince
William County elementary, middle and high school youth through the arts; create awareness and educate
families about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle; provide opportunities for elementary and middle school
students to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM); award college scholarships to
outstanding youth; provide and support college tours for elementary and middle school students; provide
holiday parties, toys and meals for disenfranchised Prince William families; provide financial assistance for
schools in Liberia and personal hygiene gifts, food, and water for communities in Liberia and Haiti.