Message from the President

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On behalf of the Baton Rouge (LA)99 Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, welcome to our website. For more than 60 years, our chapter has proudly delivered impactful and transformational service throughout the Baton Rouge area.  Our membership is comprised of accomplished women—leaders across a wide spectrum of professions—bringing both expertise and a deep commitment to uplifting the communities we cherish.

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The Links, Incorporated is an international organization founded in 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Its membership includes over 17,000 professional women with over 299 chapters across the world.  The Baton Rouge (LA) Chapter chartered in 1964 is steeped in tradition and award-winning excellence.

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Our work is guided by the five national program facets: Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services. Through these initiatives and meaningful partnerships, we have contributed thousands of volunteer hours and invested significant financial resources to advance opportunity and well‑being across our community.

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We invite you to explore our programs and partnerships and learn more about the work we do. We are proud to continue serving and investing in the Baton Rouge community.

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Desireé Honoré Thomas, President

Baton Rouge Chapter of The Links, Incorporated