Women Serving with Purpose & Impact in Raleigh and Beyond

77
+
Years of Service
20
K+
Hours of Service
58
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Dedicated Members
Tomorrow’s challenges demand today’s boldest ideas. Our mission is to enrich the lives of individuals and families in the Raleigh community through focused service, strategic partnerships, and impactful programs delivered across our five core program facets.
Our Story
Chapter History
The Raleigh (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was chartered on April 18, 1949 to serve the Wake County community. Organized by Link Julia B. Delany and founded with 14 members, the Raleigh Chapter was the tenth club of The Links and one of the original 14 chapters of The Links, Incorporated.
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Today, the Raleigh Chapter includes 50 professional women actively engaged in service throughout the community.

Leadership Board
Leadership & Members

Dorothy Smith Brown
President

Miriam Perry
Vice President

Sonji Hines
Program Chair

Julia Matthews-Manor
Recording Secretary

Faye Moore
Treasurer

Renée Allain-Stockton
Financial Secretary

Felice Corpening
Parliamentarian

Dominique DeGraff Brown
Nominating Committee Chair

Janine Rouson
Southern Area Nominating Chair

Flora Brown
Southern Area Archivist

LaTonya Everett
Southern Area Technology Team

Shawn Blue
National Co-Chair for Mental Health and Wellness - Health and Human Services

Kameelah Spence
National Committee Team
Awards
Awards & Recognition
2026 Well-deserved Intentional Service Help (W.I.S.H.) Grant Recipient
Mental Health Programming

Magical Impact: International Focus Awards - Health & Human Services
Fight Like a Link - Mammogram Program

Magical Impact: International Focus Awards - National Trends & Services
PowerHer: Dressing Her from the Inside Out

Programming in the Heart of Linkdom: Links in Pink 2.0
Education Sessions Mammogram Access Program Innovation

2021 - 2020 Signature Grant Winner for National Trends and Services
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2021-2020 Signature Grant Winners
National Trends and Services

Week 3 Friendship Challenge: Beyond Borders - We Are Our Sisters' Keeper
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Week 3 Friendship Challenge: Boarding the Friendship Train
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