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Message From Our President
Teresa H. Vincent
The Greensboro (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was founded on October 22, 1955, by twelve dedicated women who sought to strengthen their friendships while engaging in meaningful community service during the Civil Rights Movement. Since its founding, the chapter has grown from twelve members to sixty-four, as of 2025. Our members remain steadfastly committed to the national organization’s core values of friendship and service.
The Links, Incorporated, established in 1946, is an international, nonprofit organization consisting of more than 17,000 professional women of African descent in 299 chapters across 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom. Its members are devoted to serving their communities—collectively contributing more than one million service hours each year. The organization is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service groups committed to enriching and sustaining the cultural and economic well-being of people of African ancestry. The Links, Incorporated has a long and proud history of leadership in education, civic, and intercultural engagement.
Over the past seventy years, the Greensboro (NC) Chapter has built a lasting legacy of service and partnership with local and regional institutions. Our chapter has proudly collaborated with organizations such as Guilford County Schools, Cone Health, Greensboro Urban Ministry (including The Pathway Center), Bennett College, North Carolina A&T State University, Winston-Salem State University, the Junior League of Greensboro, Hayes-Taylor YMCA, and the Shirley T. Frye YWCA. We have also supported the international initiatives of The Links, Incorporated, including Linkages to Life.
As members of the Southern Area of The Links, Incorporated, we advocate for and support programs such as Closing the Gap on Foster Care, Artists Noir, Connecting the Threads, One Mission One Love, LINKS in Pink, HeartLinks, Healthy Homestead, and the HBCU Initiative.
For the 2025–2026 biennium, our theme is “Elevating Our Impact: Making a Difference Together.” Guided by this vision, we will continue to build upon our rich legacy—working to transform our communities through strategic, impactful, and meaningful programming.
Sincerely,
Teresa H. Vincent
Our Chapter
The Greensboro Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was established on October 22, 1955 by
twelve progressive women. The charter members were organized by Stephanie DeHughley and included
Anne S. Chavis, Nelle Coley, Sally Corbett, Ruth Edwards, Juanita Goldsborough, Wilhelmenia Hampton,
Susie Jones, Alma Leach, Fannie Leary, Vivian Peeler, and Guyrene Simkins. The new Chapter was
sponsored by the Winston-Salem Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. The Greensboro Chapter is
presently comprised of 48 active members and 13 alumnae members.
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Throughout our 60 years, members of the Greensboro Chapter have given their time, energy, and
resources to many causes in the local community. Some of these programs and events supported by the
Chapter include: the Big Sister Project; the Ebony Fashion Show which raised funds to support our
scholarship program; support for the establishment of the Civil Rights Center and Sit In Museum; a
Fashion Show and Luncheon to support L. Richardson Memorial Hospital; a concert co-sponsored with
Bennett College for Women featuring mezzo soprano Valeria Rice; and an art exhibit featuring
outstanding Black Women on display at the Center for Creative Leadership. Other activities include
workshops conducted on “Cancer and Women,” “You and the Law,” “Help Save our Black Institutions,”
and “Bone Marrow Donation Awareness.”
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Through the years, the Greensboro Chapter has made charitable contributions to such groups as:
L. Richardson Memorial Hospital; United Negro College Fund; United Arts Council; Bennett College for
Women student scholarships; North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University student
scholarships; Hayes Taylor YMCA; Hurricane Katrina Victim Relief and Assistance;
American Cancer Society; The Human Race; and the James B. Dudley High School Band.
The Greensboro Chapter of the Links, Incorporated is pleased to present its rich history.
The members pledge to continue to serve the community and The Links, Incorporated, and breathe life into the words “and this we promise,” for many years to come.
Our Members
The members of The Greensboro (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated are influential decision makers and opinion leaders. The Greensboro (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has attracted many distinguished women who are individual achievers and have made a difference in their communities and the world. They are business and civic leaders, role models, mentors, activists and volunteers who work towards a common vision by engaging like-minded organizations and individuals for partnership.
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