
ABOUT US
LaGrange (GA) Chapter
Our Mission
Friends transforming communities through service.


Our Vision
Enrich communities and improve the quality of life for people of African descent through friendship and service.

1979
The LaGrange (GA) Chapter of The Links Incorporated was chartered
1990
Service area expansion to include counties across Georgia and Alabama
2022
Honored as a Southern Area All Star Chapter recognizing excellence in impact
1980
Launched the Miss Teen Sweetheart Pageant, providing mentorship, scholarship, and education
2019
40th Anniversary Celebration, honoring charter and key members
2025
Fourth year in partnership with Black K.A.R.E to drive awareness of chronic kidney disease
(1979- Present)
LaGrange (GA) Chapter History
The LaGrange (GA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, established in 1979, stemmed from the visionary efforts of Ruth McBride and Mattie Jessie, who formed the "Concerned Ones Unlimited" interest group. Committed to community service, the charter members embodied the organization's ethos of "Linking Friendship, Leadership, and Service" by initiating programs like the Miss Teen Sweetheart Pageant and supporting various local initiatives, including voter registration drives and collaborations with organizations like the NAACP and the American Cancer Society. Over the years, the chapter expanded its reach across several counties in Georgia and Alabama, continuously adapting to address evolving community needs.
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Dedicated to fostering growth and impact, the LaGrange (GA) Chapter has continuously evolved, embracing new challenges and opportunities. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the chapter remained resilient, leveraging innovative approaches to maintain connectivity and prioritize friendship while actively engaging in impactful endeavors. From supporting foster care organizations to promoting health awareness initiatives and conducting educational workshops, the chapter has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to community betterment. Recognized as a 2022 Southern Area All-Star Chapter, the LaGrange Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, comprised of 38 dedicated members, stands poised to continue its legacy of service and leadership. Today, we proudly serve communities across Troup, Harris, Heard, Coweta, Fayette, Haralson, Meriwether and Talbot Counties in Georgia, as well as Randolph, Chambers, and Lee Counties in Alabama.

Chapter
Officers
Linette Horris Ward, President​
Malika Millican-Tatum, Vice President​
Cheryl Perkins, Recording Secretary​
Jocelyn Merisca, Assistant Recording Secretary
Melinda White, Corresponding Secretary
Beverly McNair, Assistant Corresponding Secretary
Taijha Harden, Treasurer​
Shaundre Brown, Financial Secretary
Carol Lewis, Program Chair​
