President's Message

Welcome to the website of the Bold City (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. We are delighted to have you visit and learn more about our organization and the impactful work we do throughout Jacksonville, Florida, and the surrounding communities.

The Links, Incorporated is a premier international, not-for-profit organization established in 1946 by visionary founders Margaret Roselle Hawkins and Sarah Scott Strickland. Grounded in the ideals of friendship and service, our organization has grown to include more than 17,000 accomplished women across 299 chapters in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom.

Chartered in May 1993, the Bold City (FL) Chapter has proudly served the Jacksonville community for more than 30 years. Rooted in our mission of friendship and service, we continue to create and implement impactful programming in the areas of:

• Health and Human Services
• Services to Youth
• International Trends and Services
• National Trends and Services
• The Arts

Our members are a dedicated collective of professional, talented, and passionate women committed to making a meaningful and lasting difference. Through strategic partnerships, intentional outreach, and community-focused initiatives, we strive to be Bold in Friendship, Bold in Service, and Bold in Impact.

We are proud to be part of one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations—and even prouder to serve with purpose in the Jacksonville community.

Thank you for your continued support of the Bold City (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. We invite you to visit our website regularly for updates on our programs, events, and service in action.

Warm regards,
Dr. Cynthia Griffin
President, Bold City (FL) Chapter
The Links, Incorporated