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ACHIEVER
CHAPTER HISTORY
In February 1963, The angel CiTy ChapTer was The FirsT ChapTer chartered solely comprised of transferees sponsored by The Links, Incorporated. This was the second chapter chartered in the metropolitan Los Angeles area. In June 1963, the chapter installed five members who wished to blend friendship and service to improve their community. Each member of The Angel City Chapter remains committed to this vision and uses her talents toward creating varied and viable programs that deliver on opportunities for our community.
The links, inCorporaTed has esTablished Five FaCeTs which define the focus of Links projects: The Arts, Health and Human Services, International Trends, National Trends and Services to Youth. The Angel City Chapter has actively supported more than 50 local and global projects during its 54 years of service.
The CornersTone oF The angel CiTy ChapTer projeCTs became the Achiever Program which was introduced to the community 40 years ago. Our vision was to strengthen the African American family by targeting young men and making an impact on their journeys toward adult citizenship. Scholarships of nearly $3 million have been awarded to 1,397 young men in the 39 year period. Through motivational workshops, we are producing a corps of young men who are dedicated to the improvement of our society.
For iTs eFForTs, The angel CiTy ChapTer has been reCognized by the Los Angeles City Council, community churches, and many other organizations. The Achiever Program has won National and Area Links Program Awards and has been featured on local and national television programs. In 2011, The Angel City Chapter was awarded the Legacy Award for Services To Youth/Education Linkage for The Achiever Program at the Western Area Conference of The Links Incorporated. In 2004, The Achiever Program won the Links Pinnacle Award, the National first place trophy for Services to Youth. And in 2014, The Angel City Chapter was awarded the National Best
PThe Angel City Chapter is a hardworking and dynamic group of women who step up to the challenge and deliver beyond expectations.
ractices Award for The Achiever Program, Services to Youth.
40TH ANNUAL ANGEL CITY CHAPTER AFFAIR OF HONOR THE LINKS, INC.