Getting Excited About Reading

In honor of National Reading Month and to celebrate the joy of reading and the magic of storytelling, The North Jersey (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was invited to participate in a “Read Across America” event at Chancellor Avenue School in Newark, NJ, on March 7th, 2025. The North Jersey Links, including an Alumna member, were met by Junior National Honor Society student leaders and led to the school library, where they could browse the book collection and select titles to read. Afterward, they were escorted to Pre-Kindergarten classrooms, where they read books to the captivated young scholars and encouraged their love for literacy and learning.

North Jersey Links Establish Endowments at Oldest HBCUs

The North Jersey Links White Rose Emergency Fund was established in December 2024 by the North Jersey (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated as part of the National "Links Love HBCUs" initiative. This integrated program creates $30,000 endowment funds at both Lincoln University and Cheyney University to help address critical financial challenges faced by students nearing graduation or advancing to the next academic year. As we move forward during these critical and uncertain times, our chapter continues to be committed to partnering with HBCUs to enable, encourage and support students in their academic careers. We thank our Sole II Soul event supporters for your contributions to this historic effort.

Celebrating Legacy:
Alumna Fireside Chat

In October 2024, we hosted a special friendship activity: A Fireside Chat with our Alumna Members, a unique opportunity to connect with those who have paved the way for our current successes. This event was a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of service and sisterhood that our chapter has built over decades, bringing together 8 alumna members who spoke about the impactful service initiatives they spearheaded, the creative fundraising efforts they led, and the enduring friendships they forged. Through their stories, we were reminded of the chapter’s deep-rooted commitment to making a difference and the strong bonds of sisterhood and service that have always been a cornerstone of our organization.

St. Mary’s Music & Arts Center

North Jersey’s vision of making a lasting impact in Jamaica has come to fruition. On May 17th, 2024, North Jersey (NJ) Chapter members travelled to Montego Bay for the official opening of the St. Mary’s Preparatory Music & Arts Center. The ribbon cutting ceremony featured inspiring performances by students and remarks by local dignitaries. Many thanks to our NJ donors and chapter partners for making this a reality for our friends across the miles.

 

RECOGNITION

Award-Winning Programs

2024 - Links 44th National Assembly - 1st Place: Collaborative Programs Award for Education Across The Miles
2021 - 46th Eastern Area Conference - Best Practices, Umbrella Programming Award for “Connecting The Links: Empowering the Village to Grow the Whole Child”
2020 - Eastern Area - M.A.P. to Forever Friendship Membership Award
2018 - Links 41st National Assembly - 3rd Place: “Small Steps to Better Health and Wellness”, Health & Human Services Umbrella Award
2010 - Links 37st National Assembly - Top 3 “Classics Through The Ages” program

MEDIA

In the Press

- Chancellor’s Closet - November 2024, PIX11 News

- St. Mary’s Music & Arts Center - May 2024, The Western Mirror

- Healthy Living Walk-A-thon - September 2019, TAPinto