Prince George's County (MD) Chapter of the Links Incorporated

Programs

1. The ARTS FACET engaged seniors in a book club meeting and author book signing at a senior center to focus on the importance of art for the brain as seniors age. Research shows that it keeps dementia at bay or slows it down.

   $2,421 spent
   38% of program spending

2. The Services to Youth Facet spent this year reorganizing. It did not put forth any programs but expects to resume next year.

   $0 spent
   0% of program spending

3. The Links, Incorporated established the HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Facet in response to the chronic disparities that persist. This year, there was virtual participation in the DMV Links Red Dress event. This event takes place during the month of February and focuses on raising awareness for women's heart health. This event was in partnership with the American Heart Association. The HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Facet also participated in the Walk for Healthy Living, a national event, that promotes healthy habits and self care. The HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Facet participated in the Black Family Wellness Expo, a national event, which is designed to reduce health disparities for disadvantaged families of color. The expo offered CPR training, blood pressure checks, COVID test kits, live exercise demonstrations and more to the community.

   $1,850 spent$905 earned by the program
   29% of program spending

4. The Links Incorporated established the INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES Facet with the foremost goal of providing opportunities for tangible service in other countries. This facet 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 families. Our "boots on the ground" approach provides for more personalized methods for assisting and improving the lives of women, children and men worldwide through long-term programs committed to empowerment and public policy leadership in advocating for social justice. International Women's Day - The Links, Incorporated takes this opportunity to assess the progress of women worldwide in their struggle for equality, peace and development. In March 2025, we collaborated with the Prince George's Arts and Humanities and hosted an Embassy Hop which aligned with the March 25th International Day of Rememberance of The Victim of Slavery and the…

   $1,015 spent
   16% of program spending

5. Thurgood Marshall HBCU Campaign

   $1,015 spent
   16% of program spending

The 5 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $6,301.