Treasure Coast group marks 50 years of friendship, service to community

The Treasure Coast (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is celebrating 50 years of friendship and service in 2026, marking five decades of volunteerism, education, advocacy and philanthropy across the region.Chartered October 30, 1976, by 22 women, the chapter serves Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Its approved chapter background reports more than 125,000 volunteer service hours over its history. The chapter works with schools, health providers, civic organizations and nonprofits to address local needs.The chapter organizes its work through five national program facets: Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services. A signature health initiativeLaunched in 2011, Linking Together Against Syndrome X addresses metabolic syndrome and risk factors associated with diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Activities have included free community health symposiums, Womens Red Dress heart-health education, s