Buffalo (NY) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
As envisioned by the Co-founders of the Links organization, Link Margaret Rossell Hawkins and Sarah Strickland Scott, the Links organization would be "of a charitable, social, and intercultural nature." Since the 1945 founding in Philadelphia, Pa., Chapters throughout Linkdom have employed diverse methods to reach these worthy goals.
The Buffalo Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was organized on May 26, 1950. We were the 14th chapter to be chartered in the Eastern Area and the 20th Chapter to be chartered nationally. Many of our Links have held area and national offices including: Link Thelma Hardiman, who served as National Vice President and Eastern Area Director; Link Cecelia Henderson has served as Eastern Area Vice Director, Eastern Area Director and National Secretary. We have made our presence felt in Buffalo and its surrounding areas through thousands of hours of individual and collective volunteerism annually and through our programs, charity giving and scholarship awards. We pride ourselves on being willing to accept the challenge of civic responsibility through service, friendship, and love.
The Buffalo (NY) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is comprised of women who are committed to utilizing their collective energies and resources to address the critical needs of the underserved; particularly African Americans in the Buffalo community, and concurrently, to address issues and concerns which affect those of African decent throughout the world.
Buffalo (NY) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, has been dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Buffalo community for over sixty-years. Members have provided thousands of documented volunteer hours that support specific focus areas addressing needs in our community. Our national program facets are:
Services to Youth
The Arts
National Trends and Services
International Trends and Services
Health and Human Services
