LINK Newsletter

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Recent Grants

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

Internship Opportunities

As LINK Alumni, you may be interested in the following internship opportunities: Greenwood Project (Open to current college sophomores and

Alumni Spotlight: Zachary Tobias, Class of ’23

We’re shining our Alumni Spotlight on Zachary Tobias this month. Now a freshman at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Zachary

Mentors: In Case You Missed It

We launched our new Group Mentor initiative and hosted a Match Night on November 2 to connect 45 scholars with

Mentor Spotlight: Franklin Reynolds (LINK Class of ’98)

We’re proud to shine the Mentor Spotlight on Franklin Reynolds this month. After graduating from De La Salle Institute as

Volunteer Opportunity

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

Celebrating College Acceptances

Hard work pays off! Please join us in congratulating these LINK Scholars on their recent college acceptances! Congratulations, Scholars! We

LINK in the News

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

Young Alumni Spotlight: Mahogani Anderson, Class of 2023

We’re so proud to shine the “young alumni” spotlight on Mahogani Anderson, Class of 2023, who is now beginning her

Alumni Spotlight: Steven Hunter, Class of 1998

We’re so proud to shine the alumni spotlight on Steven Hunter, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director at McDonald’s Corporation,

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

Class of 2028 New Scholar Application Opens October 2

Applications for the LINK Class of 2028 open on Monday, October 2!  Current 8th-grade students can apply for our four-year

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

Jr. LINK Family and Scholar Orientation on October 12

Jr. LINK officially launches on October 12 with a virtual orientation at 6:30pm! We’re ready to help our 7th and

Class of 2025 Intro to College and Scholarships on November 16

It’s almost your time—are you ready? Class of 2025 Scholars and parents, please join us for an Introduction to College

LINK Saturday Academy Continues on 10/21 and 12/2

We are excited to continue our Saturday Academy for our Jr. LINK and High School Fellowship Scholars on Saturday, October

Upcoming Scholar & Mentor Events

Mentor Match Event on November 2 New Mentor and Scholar matches, mark your calendars for our Mentor & Scholar Match

Highlights from Our September Scholar Orientation

We officially launched this year’s programming with Scholar Orientation at our first Saturday Academy on September 16! We hosted nearly

Recent Grants Affirm LINK’s Mission and Impact

We would like to extend a huge word of thanks to all of our supporters who invest in LINK Unlimited

Download the 2023 Scholar Celebration Program

Download the 2023 Scholar Celebration Program Now!

LINK Scholar Olivia Cameron Makes History!

Imagine logging on to social media to the news that you’re the first woman Bowler to ever make it to

KIRKLAND & ELLIS INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM continues its long-standing partnership with LINK

In 2021, LINK Unlimited Scholars announced a partnership with two of Chicago’s most recognizable firms, including one of its longest-standing

Updates & Changes | April | Jr. LINK

Class of 2027: Final Call to Apply for High School Fellowship Congratulations to our upcoming 8th-grade graduates!  We know this

In Case You Missed It | April | Mentors

Virtual Paint Party Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Virtual Paint Party in February. Mentors, Scholars, and

LINK Mentors Become Newest Board Members

Mentors Craig Dunham and Gregory Mathurin are two of the newest members of LINK’s Board of Trustees. Craig was recently

“All of Us” Spring Appeal Campaign

It’s finally Spring! That means the start of festivities that signal the end of our Scholars’ high school journey is

Save The Date for LINK’s Annual Golf Outing!

On Thursday, July 20th, 2023, we are returning to the Twin Orchard Country Club for our 28th Annual Golf Outing. 

In Case You Missed It | April | Scholars & Parents

Scholar Retreats We just wrapped up another successful season of Scholar retreats. Each class of LINK Scholars met with their

Save The Date for the 2023 Scholar Celebration!

Join us for our 2023 Scholar Celebration, sponsored by Old National Bank!  This year’s celebration to honor the achievements of

Upcoming Events | April-June| Scholars & Parents

Saturday Academy April 15th, 2023 | 10 am – 12:30 pm  We can’t wait to see you at our final

Maximizing Your Summer as a College Student: What to Do When You Can’t Land An Internship

Summer is a valuable time for college students to explore new opportunities, gain skills, and prepare for their future careers.

Ways That College Students Can Manage Mental Health

College can be very stressful. Not only are students dealing with the academic rigor of college but also social adjustments.