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LINK Is Moving!

We are so grateful for your participation with LINK Unlimited Scholars! Thanks to the dedication and success of our High

Giving Tuesday Success

We Appreciate You! A huge thank you to everyone who supported LINK during Giving Tuesday! We set our sights on

Winter Appeal

A new day is dawning, and the next generation of Black students is preparing to lead!  At LINK Unlimited Scholars,

Congratulations!

Congratulations to our very own LINK President and CEO, Dr. Toinette Gunn, who was selected as a 2025 Chicago Defender

Recent Grants

We’re so grateful to all of our supporters who invest in LINK Unlimited Scholars throughout the year. Recently, we received

Special Thanks!

As we move through the first quarter of our new fiscal year, we’d like to take a moment to look

Welcome to New Staff

We’re thrilled to welcome three new staff members to the LINK team: Michael Happ, VP, Advancement; Alexandria Cummings, VP, Programs

Cool LINK Video

Check out this video about LINK’s history and legacy!  We’re so proud of our impact in helping our Scholars to,

Driving Fore a Difference Recap

Our 29th Annual Driving Fore A Difference! Golf Outing on July 25 at Twin Orchard Country Club was the most

Dr. Toinette Gunn Named Crain’s Chicago Notable Black Leader

Congratulations to our own Dr. Toinette Gunn, President and CEO of LINK Unlimited Scholars, for being named to Crain’s Chicago

Thanks to Our Amazing Donors

We couldn’t do our work at LINK Unlimited Scholars without the support and financial assistance of our amazing donors! We’re

Please Support Our Spring Appeal

We’re nearing the end of our fiscal year, and we’d love to have your support in the final push of

New Staff and Board Members

Our LINK family continues to grow and expand, and we’re excited to welcome a new staff member and two new

LINK Alum Wins Pulitzer Prize

We are thrilled to announce that LINK Alum trina reynolds-tyler (Class of 2011), data director for Invisible Institute, recently won

Driving Fore A Difference

We are so excited about our 29th Annual Driving Fore A Difference Golf Outing coming up on Thursday, July 25,

LINK In the News

Huge thanks to these media outlets for shining a spotlight on LINK and our innovative approaches that are transforming education!

LINK’s Annual Impact Report

As we work to build tomorrow’s Black leaders today, we are proud to present the 2022-2023 LINK Unlimited Scholars Impact

Board Spotlight: Ken Johnson

Board Spotlight: Ken JohnsonManaging Partner and CEO of Johnson, Blumberg & Associates LLCLINK Board Chairman, LINK Mentor Chairman of the

LINK Accepted into IGNITE

We are thrilled to announce that LINK Unlimited Scholars has been accepted into the 2024 cohort of The University of

Women’s History Month: A Word from Dr. J

In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, Dr. Janine Franklin (affectionately known as Dr. J.), LINK’s VP, Programs &

Donor Spotlight: Rashod Johnson

Donor Spotlight: Rashod JohnsonPresident & CEO for Ardmore Roderick LINK Donor We’re proud to shine the Donor Spotlight on Rashod Johnson,

Recent Grants Support LINK’s Impact in Chicago

We’re incredibly grateful to these organizations for investing in the future of Black Scholars!  We appreciate all of our partners

Volunteer Opportunity 

Career Connections Collective Panelists Needed Are you willing to share your career path with our LINK Scholars?  We have one

LINK in the News

We have been making a splash in the news lately, highlighting the impact our work is having on our Scholars

Save the Date for LINK’s Annual Golf Outing!

Thursday, July 25, 2024 We can’t wait to see you at LINK’s 29th Annual “Driving Fore a Difference” Golf Outing

Welcome to Our New Staff Members

Our LINK family is growing, and we’re excited to officially welcome these six new dynamic team members! Katie AbeleAssistant to

LINK in the News

Take a look at all the ways we’re spreading the LINK mission—and please share the good news on your social

Recent Grants

Recent Grants Affirm LINK’s Mission and Impact We’re so grateful to the Finnegan Family Foundation, the Chicago Sunday Evening Club,

Volunteer Opportunity

Career Connections Collective Panelists Needed Are you willing to share your career path with our LINK Scholars? We’re seeking several

LINK in the News

Take a look at how LINK Unlimited Scholars is making waves in the news! The Weekly Citizen newspaper highlighted Jr.

Sponsor the Class of 2028 Scholar Cohort

Is your company looking for ways to support diversity, equity, and inclusion community efforts? If so, we have the perfect

Join Us for LINK Team Trivia Night on October 5

You’re invited to come out for a fantastic evening of knowledge, camaraderie, and giving back at our LINK Unlimited Team

Become a LINK Mentor

Have you ever considered becoming a Mentor—or do you know anyone who might be a good candidate to become a

Join Our Team—We’re Hiring!

Looking to make a difference by linking students to opportunities so they can take a new path—one that leads to

LINK Welcomes Several New Staff Members

We are excited and proud to have welcomed a number of new staff to LINK in the last few months.

28th Annual Driving Fore A Difference Golf Outing a Huge Success

Special thanks to everyone who attended this year’s 28th Annual “Golfing Fore a Difference” Event on July 20 at Twin