Seventy-Two years ago, on November 9, 1946, Margaret Roselle Hawkins and Sarah Strickland Scott, two young Philadelphia visionaries, invited seven of their friends to join them in organizing a new type of inter-city club. The two women envisioned an organization that would respond to the needs and aspirations of Black women in ways...
Category: Health and Human Services
New Orleans Links Helping to Bring Bright Smiles to the New Orleans Community
On July 20, 2018, members of the New Orleans Chapter of The Links, Incorporated assisted the National Dental Association, Colgate-Palmolive and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in providing dental screenings and oral health, nutrition and safety education along with a STEM related demonstrations to families in the New Orleans area....
6th Annual Obesity and Healthy Living Symposium
The New Orleans (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated sponsored its 6th annual symposium on obesity and healthy living in partnership with Breakthrough New Orleans (BTNOLA) on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Isidore Newman School. The day included a round table discussion about healthy habits for daily living led by...
Project L.E.A.D. – Health & Human Services at Bethune Elementary
On Wednesday, November 16, 2017, the Health and Human Services Facet of the New Orleans Chapter presented an interactive health forum to 7th and 8th grade girls at Bethune Elementary School. The presentation incorporated a Jeopardy-style Q & A focusing on physical and emotional health issues including diet, exercise, dental...
Donor Sabbath Sunday
National Donor Sabbath is observed annually two weekends before Thanksgiving, from Friday through Sunday. This three-day observance seeks to include the days of worship for major religions practiced in the United States. During National Donor Sabbath, faith leaders from many religions, donor families, transplant recipients, and donation and transplantation professionals participate...