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The Potomac Chapter is a chapter of The Links, Incorporated, a national organization of over 10,000 professional women of color
who are accomplished, dedicated and active in our communities. Link
members are newsmakers, activists, role models, volunteers and mentors,
joined in friendship and the goal of purposeful service. Through our 274
chapters in 42 states, The Links, Incorporated focuses on four primary areas of
interest and service. The service areas are youth, national and
international trends, and the arts.
The Potomac Chapter shares The Links, Incorporated's long tradition of advancing and engaging in
our community’s educational, civic, and cultural life as a means to
enrich the larger society. We are committed women who impact
the greater Washington, D.C. area through distinctive service projects designed to enhance individuals, groups and
our community’s quality of life.
 The Potomac Chapter has
been recognized at both the Area and National levels for outstanding
programming. The Thirteenth National President, Gladys Gary Vaughn,
is a current
member and was the first chartering president of our Chapter. Lorethea Davis, a charter member,
is the Acting Executive Director of The Links Foundation,
Incorporated.
Members of the Chapter have served on Area and National Committees. Two members have served on the National Executive Council.
The
Potomac Chapter is a willing collaborator with other area Links Chapters,
participating in meetings of the Area Council, and in the activities of
local chapters.
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The
Links, Incorporated impacts the quality of life for humankind through
community service. In response to an ever-changing society, The Links,
Incorporated increases its participation nationally and internationally for a
stronger partnership with people of good will and good deeds.
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The
Links, Incorporated is a volunteer service organization of concerned, committed and
talented women who, linked in friendship, enhance the quality of life in the
larger community. The organization is concerned  primarily with
enriching, sustaining and ensuring the identities, culture and economic
survival of African-Americans and persons of African descent.
To
contribute to the formulation of a positive, productive and culturally
diverse society, The Links, Incorporated also focuses on education, cultural
enrichment, health and wellness and civic involvement. This focus is
implemented through strategies such as in public information and education,
economic development and public policy.
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From
the inception of The Links, Incorporated, our organization has addressed its
threefold purpose -- educational, civic and intercultural commitment --
using multiple program facets. The
Program Facets are: Services to Youth,
National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and The
Arts. Our organization depends upon the expertise and commitment of our
members to fulfill this mission.
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