CHAPTER PROGRAMS
International Trends and Services
INTERNATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES
Silver Spring (MD) Chapter
The Silver Spring (MD) Chapter is committed to expanding global awareness and fostering cultural, educational, and economic empowerment through the International Trends and Services facet. With a focus on sustainable and measurable service initiatives, we develop and implement programs that address the educational, health, and cultural needs of people of African descent worldwide. Our approach emphasizes direct engagement, advocacy, and long-term impact, ensuring that our outreach efforts lead to lasting change.
Embracing a “boots on the ground” philosophy, we take a personalized approach to improving the lives of women, children, and families across the globe. Through partnerships and programming, we champion initiatives that promote empowerment, economic self-sufficiency, and social justice advocacy, strengthening communities through education, mentorship, and global leadership development.
Initiatives such as our LIFE: Youth International Entrepreneurial Program provide 21 high school students (grades 10-12) with an immersive, week-long experience designed to enhance their understanding of entrepreneurship within the global economy. By equipping youth with the tools to navigate international business and policy landscapes, we continue to cultivate future global leaders committed to making a difference.
Chapter Highlights
Service Recognition
Stevie Wonder Benefit Concert
✪ Sponsored An Evening with Stevie Wonder to benefit the Elias Motsoaledi Pre Primary School in Soweto, South Africa, in support of The Links, Incorporated’s Education Across the Miles (EATM) Signature program.
Awarded Grants to Send Books to South Africa
✪ Received grants from the J. Kirby Simon Foreign Service Trust and the Brothers Brother Foundation to send books to schools that Links built in South Africa.
WIRF Bazaar
✪ Participated in WIRF (Women’s International Religious Fellowship) Bazaar, raising money for the Uganda Children’s Charity Foundation.
Diplomatic Engagements
✪ Hosted receptions for dignitaries and collaborated with embassies to foster cultural exchange and international awareness.
Cultural Immersion for Students
✪ Sponsored students for global experiences that broaden perspectives and enhance cross-cultural understanding.
LIFE: Youth International Entrepreneurial Program
✪ Modeled after The Links,
Incorporated’s signature program this initiative provided 21 high school students with a week-long immersive experience in global entrepreneurship, equipping them with the skills to navigate international business and policy.
FACETS
Services To Youth
The Arts
National Trends and Services
International Trends and Services
Health and Human Services
News
Empowering Financial Stability: Responding to Economic Uncertainty
In response to government actions that have created financial uncertainty for many Americans, the Silver Spring (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, took proactive steps to address these challenges. During its February chapter meeting, leadership and members...
A Pioneer in Sickle Cell Research and Treatment
In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to sickle cell research and treatment, Clarice Reid, an Alumna member of the Silver Spring (MD) Chapter, was recently honored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) during National Sickle Cell...