Improving the lives of youth through mentoring and educational enrichment programs… empowering women and children with a focus on health and wellbeing …serving as role models to hundreds of Phoenix area teens and young adults. These efforts define the vision, mission, and commitment of the Phoenix Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.

The Links, Incorporated is a nonprofit organization comprised of outstanding women, committed to building healthy communities, locally and globally. Established in 1946. The membership consists of 12,000 professional women of color in 276 chapters located in 41 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. The Phoenix Chapter was established on March 17, 1952 with 12 social and civic-minded women, dedicated to improving communities and making a difference in the lives of others. More than 60 years later, their legacy of service endures.

The Phoenix Chapter continues its commitment to elevating the achievement, cultural awareness and overall wellbeing of youth through an integrated program focused on closing the academic achievement gap through mentoring, educational enrichment, college readiness, career awareness, and cultural and civic engagement.