Her Story ~ "For most people, the year 2020 will be memorable for the COVID-19 global pandemic that shut down schools and workplaces, brought our health systems to the brink of collapse and claimed tens of thousands of lives. As the head of a nonprofit organization serving entrepreneurs - nearly...
Category: Health and Human Services
Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A Survivor’s Story – Meet Kim Conner Davis.
In Her Words ~ At the age of 31, I was a happily married stay-at-home mom who had just moved into a houseon the hill in Madison, Wisconsin, with my husband and three young children, aged 5, 2, and 6months. We were living quietly and happily until my life unexpectedly...
“Body Talk” at Mary McLeod Bethune
The Heath and Human Services facet of The New Orleans (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated conducted a body talk session for the 8th grade girls at Bethune. This is an important subject for all teen and pre-teen young ladies embarking on the next level of their schooling and on...
Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention Roundtable at Mary McLeod Bethune
Project L.E.A.D. ~ "Links Educate, Accommodate and Develop with High Expectations" ~ is a signature program of The Links, Incorporated. The title L.E.A.D. reflects The Links, Incorporated's effort to close the academic achievement gap of middle school students, while responding to their social-emotional needs, encouraging health and wellness, introducing STEM...
2022 Annual Symposium on Obesity and Healthy Living
The New Orleans Chapter of The Links, Incorporated's November 19th Annual Symposium on Obesity and Healthy Living was a resounding success. From roundtable discussions with healthcare and educational professions, to sessions of brisk physical education, and onto tips about food selection and preparation, the attendees came away with a wealth...