PROGRAM & INITIATIVES

Discover the transformative work we undertake to create a better future. Our chapter is engaged in a range of impactful programs, including:

Services to youth

“Our College Readiness through our Preparing Youth for Global Leadership Program has provided over 200 teens with affordable college preparation.”

Twin Rivers has provided high school students crucial resources needed to prepare them for higher education. Our seven-week program provides affordable test preparation that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Students are also exposed to a financial planning workshop and a panel discussion with HBCU Alumni Leaders. Scientific calculators and gift cards provided by Twin Rivers Links, are used as rewards and incentives to motivate exceptional student effort. 

THE ARTS

“Twin Rivers has donated over $19,000 in performing arts scholarships in Central Ohio to Urban Strings Scholars”*

The objective of our Arts Facet is to increase, expand and advance art learning and enrichment in communities of color. Links is focused, both locally and nationally, on supporting a pipeline of talented young symphony musicians who would be underfunded and overlooked without our help.  Six talented young artists with great potential, called Twin Rivers Scholars, are trained by the Columbus Urban Strings, one of our key arts partnership organizations.

Other local partners include the Columbus King Arts Complex and the Friends of Art for Community Enrichment (F.A.C.E.), which both introduce the love of art and music to students at an early age in Columbus City Schools.

*over the last 4-years

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

“Preventing Childhood Obesity through our fun and active program called Kids Outside the Box, teaches school age children how to manage their health for a lifetime.”

Our Health and Human Services Facet promotes and facilitates programs that support the maintenance of good health and the elimination of chronic health disparities in communities of color through education, health advocacy, and optimal utilization of health resources. Our chapter’s Kids Outside the Box, obesity prevention program, provides elementary-aged children with unconventional fitness and nutritional experiences. We also participate in the Linkages to Life program with Lifeline of Ohio, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and HeartLinks.

NATIONAL TRENDS & SERVICES

“Through our program, My Sister’s Keeper: Breaking the Chains of Human Trafficking, Twin Rivers has educated and empowered over 3,000 teenage girls to avoid human trafficking”

Our National Trends and Services Facet focuses on eliminating disparities in underserved communities, by reducing barriers. Advocacy, education, and empowerment are the tools we use to transform lives. 

We deliver a human trafficking prevention program to Columbus Area High Schools and Middle Schools that is designed for society’s most vulnerable population; girls 13-18 years old.  Our reality-based program opens girls eyes to the devastation of this destructive lifestyle and empowers them to avoid it. The success of this program is made possible through our collaborations with the Columbus City Schools, City of Columbus Police Department, Survivor’s Ink, Leigh’s Legacy Foundation, The Grace Haven Home, the United Way of Central Ohio and Brazil Star Self Defense.

INTERNATIONAL TRENDS & SERVICES

“Feed a Mind and Help a Nation, our award winning International Trends and Service program, has provided housing and food to Haiti for over 10 years.”

The mission of our International Trends and Services Facet is to expand the global reach of our transformational programs. We focus on the educational, health and cultural needs of people of African descent throughout the world. Our “Feed a Mind and Help a Nation” program, has funded 100% of the construction costs to build six houses in impoverished neighborhoods in Haiti. We have purchased, packed and shipped over 5,000 meals and much needed over-the-counter vitamins and medicines to Haitians in our targeted area. Personal care items, baby items, baby formula and household items have also been delivered. Our partnership with Lifeline Christian Mission allows Twin Rivers Links to truly transform lives across the globe.

We are a sisterhood of dedicated women who are committed to creating meaningful change in Black and brown communities.

Whether you're interested in community service, leadership development or simply building lifelong friendships, the Twin Rivers (OH) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated welcomes you to partner with us to continue to impact the communities we serve.