The Fresno (CA) Chapter
of The Links, Incorporated The Fresno (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was chartered on June 12, 1977. Founding member D. Mae Johnson and twenty two (22) additional women of vision organized the chapter in order to address some of the challenges facing the Fresno community. Shortly after its chartering, the Chapter became aware of fiscal issues in the Fresno Unified School District that would eliminate summer school for a large number of African American students. The task of organizing an all-volunteer summer school for three hundred (300) students was undertaken. The project was extremely successful and became a signal moment of service and volunteerism that helped shape the course of the Chapter’s history. Today, the five (5) programming facets of The Links, Incorporated provide the framework for the chapter's local program development. Impactful programs that address health disparities in children and adults; programs that support youth education and development; activities that advocate for legislative policy changes that benefit minorities; and activities that support global initiatives that benefit people of African ancestry around the world have been developed and implemented by Fresno Link members for over 40 years. Members contribute approximately 2,000 hours of community service annually. The Chapter has been recognized at the Western Area and National levels of The Links, Incorporated. Local organizations such as the Volunteer Bureau of Fresno County, Sickle Cell Foundation of California, Trinity Health Centers, Black Women Organized for Political Action, and the United Negro College Fund have recognized the Fresno Chapter's dedication and long-term service to our community as well. |
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