Welcome to The Passaic County (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

Transforming Lives.Building Leaders.Shaping Tomorrow.

WELCOME TO THE LINKS, INCORPORATEDPASSAIC COUNTY CHAPTER

Transforming Lives. Building Leaders. Shaping Tomorrow.

Linked in Friendship and Connected in Service to ignite lasting change in our communities.

Here, every woman’s passion meets purpose—uplifting families, nurturing youth, and celebrating our shared heritage.

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“In order to have a friend, you have to be a friend.”

— Maya Angelou
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Who We Are

The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. The membership consists of more than 17,000 professional women of African descent in 299 chapters in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. Members of The Links, Incorporated contribute more than 1 million documented hours of community service annually – strengthening their communities and enhancing the nation. For more information, visit www.linksinc.org.

Get Involved

Service to Passaic County

Our Five Facets of Impact

I.Services to Youth

Mentorship, scholarships, and leadership development

II.The Arts

Cultural showcases, creative workshops, and heritage preservation.

III.National Trends & Services

Advocacy, economic empowerment, and policy education.

IV.International Trends & Services

Global partnerships fostering cross-cultural exchange.

V.Health & Human Services

Screenings, wellness seminars, and mental-health outreach.

Passaic County (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

Our Leadership

  • Shavonda Sumter

    Shavonda Sumter

    President

  • Deidra Albritton-Bundick

    Deidra Albritton-Bundick

    Vice President

  • Sharon Chambers Smith

    Sharon Chambers Smith

    Recording Secretary

  • Brittany Stewart

    Brittany Stewart

    Corresponding Secretary

  • Deborah Robinson

    Deborah Robinson

    Treasurer

  • Veronica Crawford-Williams

    Veronica Crawford-Williams

    Financial Secretary

  • Pamela Gaines

    Pamela Gaines

    Nominating Committee Chair

Your Invitation to Serve

Passaic County needs your energy and your voice. Whether you’re ready to volunteer, give, or collaborate, your involvement sparks transformation.

It is my vision to deepen our friendship to strengthen our programs and services to our community.

- Shavonda Sumter

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