The five facets
Friendship in action.
Our service connects education, the arts, civic engagement, international outreach, and health—creating opportunities to support our neighbors at every stage of life.
FACET 01
Services to Youth
Helping young people discover their potential.
- Middle school participation in the EcoSchools U.S. Program for environmental stewardship.
- Student involvement in The Links National Poster Art Contest.
- Hampton University student support through food pantry contributions.
FACET 02
The Arts
Celebrating African American creativity and culture.
- Lead facet for “Beyond the Bell,” a monthly arts and cultural enrichment umbrella program for youth at a community center.
- Poetry and visual arts education for middle school students.
- Cultural support for Hampton University students, including outings to the opera Intelligence.
FACET 03
National Trends & Services
Strengthening civic participation and community support.
- Voter identification, registration, and education in partnership with the NAACP.
- Participation in the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank’s annual Mayflower Marathon.
FACET 04
International Trends & Services
Extending compassion beyond our community.
- Item donations and relief support sent to Haiti.
- Historical support for University of the Bahamas students hosted by Hampton University after Hurricane Dorian.
FACET 05
Health & Human Services
Connecting our neighbors with care and resources.
- Annual Black Family Wellness Expo, with free mammograms, dental exams, lab work, insurance booths, and general health screenings open to all.
- American Red Cross blood drive coordination.
Education & opportunity
Investing in what comes next.
Our chapter raises scholarship funds for Hampton City public high school students, as well as HBCU scholarships benefiting Hampton University and Norfolk State University students.
For information about chapter programs, scholarships, or community partnerships, contact us at hampton@linksinc.org.
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