50th Anniversary
Waco Central Texas (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, Has Successful 50th Anniversary
The Waco Central Texas (TX) Chapter, The Links, Incorporated, celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a lineup of events that will include a sock collection-donation drive, community service activities, and a movie filming, culminating with a gala in May 2025.
“This was our opportunity to celebrate our efforts to enhance the quality of life in the Waco Central Texas community for several decades,” said Chapter former Vice President Debra Simmons Evans, chair of the 50th-anniversary committee.
Simmons Evans added, " We collected more than 1,000 socks to donate to non-profit organizations in Central Texas. Many people in nursing homes and assisted living facilities need socks to warm their hearts and cover their cold feet."
She noted that the National Socks for Seniors program benefits seniors living alone, in nursing homes, and even those who are homeless. The socks don’t have to be a specific size or color. Non-skid socks are preferred for nursing home residents, but are not required.
The Waco Chapter was chartered in May of 1974. It serves the following Central Texas communities: Marlin, Hearne, Calvert, Waco, Killeen, Temple, and other nearby areas.
“As a chapter, we strive to enhance the quality of life of individuals,” said Waco Chapter President Sandra Forsythe. “We provide programs that impact their health, educational attainment, living conditions, and economic status by providing better education opportunities and advocating for legislation to improve overall quality of life for all.”
The chapter’s signature programs include the Fall into Reading Literacy Program, a partnership with Killeen ISD; the ACE Baylor Links Digital Media Program, a collaboration with ACE, Baylor Journalism and Calvert ISDs; the Mental Health program, a partnership with Baylor Scott and White Hospital Temple, and the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Dental Program.
“Members of the Waco Central Texas (TX) Chapter are grateful for the support provided by community advocates and allies,” said Nicole Williams, who coordinated marketing and promotions for the event with Vice President Kerry Ann Zamore Byrd.
Byrd noted that these programs would be impossible without community support.”
"We thank our sponsors and event attendees," she said. "They helped make the event even more special."
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Mia Moody, Ph.D.
Communications Chair
Email: Linkmiamoodyramirez@gmail.com
Waco Central (TX) Links Celebrated its 50th Anniversary