PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE LINKS INC
12138 Central Avenue Suite 551, Bowie, MD 20721 www.princegeorgescountylinks.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Promote educational and civic activities for the general public and the community at large.

Reading and writing serves to sharpen student attentiveness, strengthen perseverance, equip students to be creative, and supports better study habits and self-esteem. Students with creative outlets are more likely to excel in core studies, as well as present fewer disciplinary problems. We seek to provide a focused curriculum in poetry and creative writing in furtherance of all those goals. The primary goal of the Links to Literature: Young Writers Program is, in partnership with the Walker Mill Middle School, to support specific and targeted activities that promote interest in the Literary Arts at the 6th and 7th grade levels. Additional goals include: 1. With the assistance of organizational sponsors , introducing both high and low performing students to the art of poetry, novel and short story writing. 2. Providing forums for students to perform and/or publish their written work. 3. Providing students the opportunity to interface with highly acclaimed writers of children's books, poetry, short stories and novels to increase their overall awareness of literature. 4. Increase students' motivation to read literature and write creatively in support of reading proficiency and literacy. 5. Present and promote opportunities for students to continue their pursuit of their interest in writing as they matriculate through high school and college.

The Links, Incorporated established the SERVICES TO YOUTH program and leveraged relationships with community partners to expose and create learning experiences that incite interest in STEM careers. The chapter's mission is to engage students and encourage their interest in careers that they may not have otherwise considered. Include STEM career professionals in student focused conversations that increase knowledge, understanding and opportunity with STEM careers in a manner that draws comparison to everyday activities to STEM and other non traditional science fields. In collaboration and partnership with our targeted middle school and community-based partner, Patriots Technology Training Center, the Ignite the Fire Dare to Dream program used a multi-thronged approach to engage, encourage and expose students to possible STEM careers. Our first initiative was to work with the community school Parent Support Group to introduce and gain support of our program. In a shared forum with community partners, administrators and students we discussed our long and short term objectives and overall vision for the program. The initial conversation with parents created a foundational understanding and cooperation for the program. Our initial meeting with parents included approximately 20 parents and 5 administrators. At the program's onset, we planned to engage 100 Walker Mill Middle School students. Since that time, Walker Mill's attendance has grown to over 220 students. We succeeded in elevating the interest in STEM careers and within 2019 we are tracking graduates from the middle school who have attended science and tech high schools. We have now started the process of establishing a NSBE Jr. Chapter in the school.

The Links, Incorporated established the HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Facet in response to the chronic disparities that persist. This year, the Prince George's (MD) County in partnership with the Mount Rose (MD) Chapters of The Links, Incorporated hosted our first Green Table Talk discussion, "Broken Memories - A Spotlight on Dementia and Alzheimer". In Prince George's County, Maryland, our mission is service to our community and promote education and awareness around topics that enhance the lives of its residents. As you are aware, discussions surrounding the disease and its impact on the African American community are both timely and sensitive. The objective of this program is to strengthen ones knowledge and prepares them with key information on the impact and effects of this disease.

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