Raleigh (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
Here's some of the ways that the Raleigh Links are making a difference in our community:
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Yearlong volunteer commitment to Hope Charter Academy (Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, Bullying Presentations, Poster Contest, Uniforms Donation, Spanish Class)
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Programs for residents at Elders Peak Senior Community
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Annual Emerald Award Luncheon highlighting local accomplished women leaders within 5 Facet areas
About The Raleigh Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
The Facet Programs are the heart of the work performed in the local community by the Raleigh (NC) Chapter Links. These activities are aligned under the following 5 Facets: Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services and Health and Human Services.
Services to Youth
The Links, Incorporated created its first program facet, Services to Youth, to equip black youth to use their intellect and spirit of achievement to become successful and productive citizens.
The Raleigh (NC) Chapter Links fulfill this mission through a yearlong partnership at the Hope Charter Academy. Hope Charter Leadership Academy attending Life's Simple 7 session led by the Raleigh NC Chapter, The Links Incorporated. This year students will learn about Cold and Flu Prevention, exercise and nutrition, the importance of sleep, and a CPR training!
The Arts
The Links support of the arts can be traced to our cultured co-founder Margaret Roselle Hawkins. The GOAL of The Arts facet is to increase and expand art activity, and elevate our programs through arts integration and effectively create an arts renaissance within our organization and programmatic efforts.
Our chapter conducted several arts programs with the Elders Peak retirement community. At Christmas residents created wreaths. Another activity just prior to Easter was called Paint and Punch. Residents were guided through an activity to paint on canvases and were served refreshments as part of the program. A Music and Movement program was also held with Hope Charter School to expose students to various types of music and dance.
National Trends and Services
Raleigh Links hosted a Parent Financial Session at Hope Charter School. Members will also participate in the Links Day at the Capitol in Raleigh. This is an activity scheduled for Links throughout the state of North Carolina on May 4. Members will advocate with the state legislature on key issues of importance to Links members. Click for more information on Links' Day at The Capitol.
Facet Programs of The Raleigh (NC) Chapter
International Trends and Services
Throughout the year, the chapter has hosted two monthly International club sessions at Hope Charter School. This has included an International Club as well as a Spanish Club. Additionally there have been programs on learning about the specific culture and language of countries, most recently France and China were featured areas.
Health and Human Services
As part of our healthy lifestyles program, the chapter has hosted chair exercise activities on a monthly basis with the Elders Peak residential community to get them more active and fit. Additionally a series of 5 "Life's Simple 7" sessions were held to further promote health awareness. One session workshop focused on active lifestyle and healthy eating education. Another sessions was a health fair which exposed residents to various health information and products. This included blood pressure checks, information on diabetes care, healthy eating tips and a smoothie station.