A Message From Our President
On Behalf of the Tucson (AZ) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, “WELCOME” to our website!
Our Chapter was Chartered on November 23, 1962 and is based on the concepts of friendship and service. We are a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization. We are committed to providing world-class service in our community through transformational programs that positively impact and improve the lives of the people we serve. Through collaborative facet programming and in conjunction with our global and local partners the following is a list of the few programs we have proudly served our Tucson community:
• 1,119 Community Hours Served during our 2019-2020 Fiscal year (Pandemic)
• Charted a National Society of Black Engineer (NSBE) Jr. program with Mansfeld Middle School in 2019
• Awarded AT&T & GM STEM grants
• Awarded numerous scholarships to local college students
• Awarded Western Area and National award for STEM/STEAM Best Practices
• Partnered with UArizona’s Sarver Heart Women’s Outreach Committee to host a local EXPO on Healthy Minds/ Healthy Bodies (focus on minority women’s health)
• Partnered with the Community Food Bank and other community partners to provide food & PPE for those in need, and fed more than 5,000 families in May through Feed The Children
• Hosted over 20 Cotillions
• Delivered COVID-19 relief kits to local families in need, and provided PPE and personal care kits to local assisted living facilities
• Delivered 150 Pillowcase dresses to Africa and Books to our local community children
• Delivered 1,200 nutrition bars, bottled water, pillow cases to the CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness Center in Tucson AZ.
• Delivered 150 Pillowcase dresses to Africa and Books to our local community children
We encourage visitors to explore our website to learn about our commitment to delivering impactful, sustainable and transformational community programs. We are an organization built on a foundation of friendship and service, serving Tucson as well as international areas in need. We take great pride in serving our community with excellence and grace.
Yours In Friendship and Service,
Jeanette Washburn
President, Tucson (AZ) Chapter
Service With Impact
The Tucson (AZ) Chapter of The inks serves the Tucson Area, executing programs through our five Facet areas.
Helen Washington Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Tucson (AZ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is a scholarship for women of African American Ancestry.