METRO MANHATTAN CHAPTER OF LINKS INC

Programs

1. International trends program: provides services and delivers transformational programs to people of african ancestry globally so that they may have a better quality of life. Programs are designed and developed to service educational, health and cultural needs and to help people emerge from poverty. A primary objective of our international work is to enrich the lives of women and their familie

2. Other programs: this area focuses on umbrella programs which provide services to the harlem community across all of our program areas. Programs include the freedom school where we focus on educational and cultural enrichment through a six-week, full-day summer program. All chapter programs areas provide their specialized service to this intensive six-week school day program. Other programs that provide social and learning opportunities to a community in need are also provided.

   $1,000 spent
   4% of program spending

3. Leadership activities: activities which train and provide leadership learning opportunities for program and officer leaders is the focal point of this area. Conference attendance, where training in all areas of program development and program leadership are fostered, is supported.

   $11,552 spent
   47% of program spending

4. Arts facet: produce and support programs to enrich the quality of life of our youth and communities through educational and engaging art experiences while transforming communities, fulfilling our purpose. Programming includes arts integration within our chapters and partnerships with like-minded organizations, sowing the seed of creativity deeper in our community.

   $2,030 spent
   8% of program spending

5. Services to youth: the services to youth facet was created to empower black youth to use their intellect and spirit of achievement to become successful and productive citizens. Through this facet, we implement transformational programs that are responsive to the academic, cultural, career development, and mentoring needs of youth in harlem

   $95 spent
   0% of program spending

6. Health and human services: we established the health and human services facet in response to the chronic health disparities that persist in black communities and result in the decreased life expectancy of african americans and other people of african ancestry. The goal of hhs is to promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health and the elimination of chronic health disparities in communities of color through education, health advocacy, and optimal utilization of health resources. Community education about health risks is crucial and we play a significant role in providing it.

   $2,835 spentof which $500 as grants
   11% of program spending

7. National trends and services: the national trends and services facet addresses the social inequities that persist in black communities throughout the united states. We are committed to raising awareness on economic, health, social justice, and other barriers that affect our quality of life. Our goal is to eliminate disparities in these areas for the betterment of our communities.

   $7,303 spent
   29% of program spending

The 7 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990-EZ. Program spending in total: $24,815.