Hilton Head (SC) Chapter of
The Links, Incorporated

In May We Celebrate ...

Small or large groups ... it's not the size that matters!

What matters is we continue to keep our friendships strong!

In January we "walked the walk" celebrating Martin Luther King at a Black History Month celebration.

Our chapter business meeting in February.

Our chapter business meeting in March.

Historic Mitchelvillle Blues and Barbecue event on Hilton Head Island.

Enjoying an Arts Facet organized event at a community theatre on Hilton Head Island.

A Savannah luncheon with our Savannah, Hilton Head, and Bluffton sisters.

Serving Our Communities Through Transformational Programming

Our Services to Youth facet continues to spearhead our "Rising Stars" Umbrella Program at Polaris Tech High School. They continue to show us that with everyone putting in the time and effort ... great things can and will happen!

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The Arts facet held a poster contest during the Black Family Wellness Expo in Hilton Head, SC. The Expo was held on March 15, 2025 at Shelter Cove. The poster contest was held to encourage creativity and self expression through art for public school students in 6-8th grade in Hilton Head and Bluffton. The theme, "what does a healthy community look like to you", received 42 entries. Our 1st place winner was Elana Kane of Bluffton (see her art piece on the left), 2 second place winners Bayron Geuvany and Kayley MeLanson of Bluffton, and our 3rd place winner Luz Xarica-Teodoro, of Hilton Head. Each winner received a gift card from Amazon and a certificate of appreciation. We hosted a People's Choice award during the Expo, where attendees of the Expo voted on their favorite poster. That giftcard and certificate will go to an unnamed student in Bluffton. The Arts committee plans to host a yearly poster contest during the annual Black Family Wellness Expo.

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Spearheaded by our National Trends and Services facet, The Hilton Head (SC) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated participated for the third time in the annual Gullah Festival at Honey Horn (Plantation) on Hilton Head Island, SC. The Gullah Festival has been celebrated, in February each year on Hilton Head Island for 29 years. The celebrations include people in the Gullah Geechee/Native Islander Community and the Low Country, Sea Islands, many of whom are descendants of the Gullah Geechee people.

Each of the Program Facets participated with an area of focus in Services to Youth (bracelet making); the Arts (artists displays, quilted aprons); National Trends and Services (information on Domestic Violence, information on Heirs Property Preservation);

International Trends and Services (African Musical Instruments); and Health and Human Services (blood pressure checks and management).

People of all ages and cultures were in attendance and took advantage of the services and activities provided.

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Health and Human Services

SUCCESS! The 4th Annual Black Family Wellness Expo Was a HUGE Hit! What an AMAZING day of health, empowerment, and community! The Black Family Wellness Expo 2025 was a resounding success, bringing together families, health professionals, and community partners for a day filled with wellness, screenings, and fun! Dozens of women received life-saving mammograms & cervical cancer screenings Our blood drive helped save lives through generous donations- 19 units collected!!

The music, giveaways, and family fun made for an unforgettable experience! Health vendors provided invaluable resources for our community We are beyond grateful for our volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and EVERYONE who showed up and made this event special!