PROGRAMS
The Austin (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has engaged in educational, civic, and inter-cultural initiatives since 1960. The foundation of our service is the five program focus areas. We implement activities that will address the most critical needs in these five areas:
ROOTED IN HISTORY, SHAPING THE FUTURE
GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to the Austin (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated website. Founded on December 9, 1960, the Austin Chapter is based on the concepts of friendship and service. The Austin (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is one of 288 Links chapters in 42 states and the District of Columbia (DC) as well as The Bahamas and the United Kingdom. Our reach is global.
The Austin (TX) Chapter, located in the Western Area, has a rich and vibrant history. It was the 13th Chapter to be chartered in the Western Area and the fourth to be chartered in Texas. For 60 Years, the Austin (TX) chapter members have engaged in over 100,000 hours serving and working with our national, area, and local partners to provide transformative and meaningful service to citizens in the Austin Metroplex Area including Travis, Williamson, Hays, Blanco, Caldwell, and Bastrop counties.
Holding banner L to R: Austin Chapter Links Kenya Johnson and Brenda Kennedy, and Links Western Area Director Roxann Chargois
Western Area, The Links Incorporated hosted a march and rally to raise awareness of human trafficking. Members of the Links and others from the Austin Community marched from the JW Marriott to Austin’s City Hall in solidarity to raise awareness of the growing human trafficking in Austin and the state of Texas. The theme of the rally was “Not on my Watch.” The Western Area Links donated $5,000.00 to The Refuge Ranch, a haven for rescued victims of human trafficking. Austin Chapter President, Georgia Johnson was the coordinator for this event.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The 2020 Census is more than a population count. It’s an opportunity to shape your community’s future.
Please go to 2020census.gov or respond to your mail in questionnaire to be counted! Your response matters!
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YOUR RESPONSE MATTERS!
Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year.
The results determine how many seats in Congress each state gets.
It’s mandated by the U.S. Constitution in Article 1, Section 2: The U.S. has counted its population every 10 years since 1790.