National Trends and Services Facet

The Links, Incorporated is partnering at a National level with AARP to implement the “Are You Ready” program. This innovative, comprehensive program will provide tools and resources to support African American women who are either preparing for life as they age or are currently dealing with the aging process. The program includes components for preventative measures during each specific life stage and provides health, wellness and financial support and services to the 50+ community.

The Links, Incorporated, Greater Huntsville Chapter established a MOU in 2006 with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System –Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs as one of several co-sponsors of the "Successful Aging Initiative". Two thousand eleven marked the 10^th anniversary of the Successful Aging Initiative.

In 2010, the Links assumed the responsibility for organizing and presenting a workshop for women only as a part of the Successful Aging Initiative Annual Conference.