The Links, Incorporated, founded in 1946, is an international organization of over 12,000 civic-minded women. It is a public service, non-partisan volunteer organization that includes 270 chapters in 42 states; the District of Columbia; Nassau, Bahamas; Frankfurt, Germany; and South Africa. The name “LINKS” symbolizes a chain of women in friendship, purpose and service. The mission of the organization is to promote and engage in educational, civic, and intercultural activities in order to enrich the lives of members and the larger community, and to work together towards achieving community goals.