Mid-Cities Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Celebrates 40 Years with "Viva Las Vegas" Fundraiser

40 Years of Service in Mid-Cities

• 💡 The Mid-Cities chapter of The Links, Incorporated has been serving the Arlington, Grand Prairie, and Irving areas for 40 years.
• 🎯 Their mission focuses on empowering women and families through key program areas.

Key Programmatic Focus Areas

• 🎓 The chapter provides scholarships for young ladies pursuing studies in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).
• 🔬 They also fund STEM camps to encourage youth participation in these fields.
• 🤝 Partnerships are formed with organizations that assist survivors of domestic abuse.
• 🩺 A significant focus is on educating the community about kidney health and awareness.

Celebrating 40 Years: A Two-Day Event

• 🎉 The 40th anniversary is being celebrated with a two-day event.
• 🍽️ On Friday, August 15th, an anniversary luncheon will honor past beneficiaries and partners.
• 🎰 Saturday features the main fundraiser, themed "Unboxed: A Sparkling Affair – Viva Las Vegas," inspired by a previous boxing-themed event.

Fundraiser Details and Impact

• 🌟 The "Unboxed: A Sparkling Affair" fundraiser aims to recreate a Las Vegas experience at the Dallas Omni Hotel.
• 💰 Proceeds from the fundraiser directly support the chapter's ongoing programming, including scholarships, kidney health education, and STEM camps.
• 🎲 Attendees can expect a night of casino games, showgirls, live entertainment, dinner, and dancing.
• 💬 The organization has a strong track record, having provided over $125,000 in scholarships.