PITTSBURGH CHAPTER OF THE LINKS INCORPORATED, ALONG WITH SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS.
Celebrating 75 years of service to the community, the Pittsburgh Chapter of The Links Incorporated, and The Links Foundation hosted a free Black Women’s Wellness Symposium on Nov. 4, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This free event featured local experts addressing the critical needs of Black women to promote physical, mental, and financial wellness. Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee delivered the keynote address.
The event was held at the Foerster Student Service Center at CCAC. The symposium included breakout sessions, information tables, health screenings, and a panel on the State of Black Women’s Health in Pittsburgh.
As part of the symposium, 10 scholarships of $500 each were awarded to CCAC students.
TRI-CHAIRS OF THE PITTSBURGH LINKS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION—LAILA BROCK, PEGGY HARRIS, STEFFANIE JASPER
“Service is a pillar of The Links Incorporated, and we understand that includes donating our time and resources to improve our communities. We are delighted to be able to give these scholarships to help deserving students continue their matriculation,” said Pittsburgh Chapter President Jamy Rankin, in a statement.
AWARD RECIPIENT—ELIZABETH ANN HALEY, LEFT
The Pittsburgh Links continued their diamond anniversary celebration on Nov. 11, with a jazz brunch at the Rivers Club, Downtown, featuring the Tubby Daniels band.
Five additional scholarships of $1,000 each, named in honor of one the chapter’s founders, Daisy Lampkin, were also awarded.
PITTSBURGH CHAPTER OF THE LINKS INCORPORATED.
“We are thrilled to celebrate 75 years of service in the Pittsburgh area. Since 1948, our members have enjoyed volunteering in community service projects, awarding scholarships to deserving students, and forging mentorships and partnerships with organizations like Dress for Success and Gwen’s Girls. We look forward to continuing to make a difference in our community,” Rankin said in a statement.
Sponsors of the symposium and brunch included Highmark Health and First Steps, PNC, UPMC, The Irick Group, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, and the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.
AWARD RECIPIENT—MARGARET BURLEY, WITH PITTSBURGH CHAPTER PRESIDENT JAMY RANKIN.
AWARD RECIPIENT—DR. NANCY WASHINGTON, RIGHT
THE STATE OF BLACK WOMEN’S HEALTH IN PITTSBURGH was a topic of discussion. pictured are DR. RACHEl c. TONEY, Dr. kathryn harris and felicity williams.
OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST JACKIE-JOYNER KERSEE WITH LISA WASHINGTON
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