{"id":1555,"date":"2019-06-05T12:57:55","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T12:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/?page_id=1555"},"modified":"2021-08-06T17:08:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T17:08:00","slug":"national-trends-and-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/national-trends-and-services\/","title":{"rendered":"National Trends and Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1918\" height=\"637\" title=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-200x66.png 200w, https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-400x133.png 400w, https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-600x199.png 600w, https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-800x266.png 800w, https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1-1200x399.png 1200w, https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/1.png 1918w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1918px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column headshado\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two headshado\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;--awb-margin-bottom:5px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">National Trends and Services<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;max-width:100px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#00562b;border-top-width:5px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>The National Trends and Services facet is tasked with eliminating disparities by reducing barriers to resources through advocacy, education, and service. Our chapters are empowered to raise their voices and transform the communities in which they work. The facet\u2019s goals include increasing the number of sustainable and measurable programs; increasing collaborative partnerships; and extending our existing initiatives to include communities identified as having the greatest need. Currently, National Trends and Services encompasses the following programs and committees with national partners and sponsors, and serves as a catalyst for change, promoting individual and community empowerment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1200px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column bottom-tabing\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic nav-is-justified horizontal-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-inactive-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-active-border-color:var(--awb-color5);\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-8b17859d7c200f4cb5c\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-allywalletwise&lt;br\/&gt;financialliteracyprogram\" href=\"#tab-8b17859d7c200f4cb5c\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Ally Wallet Wise<br \/>\nFinancial Literacy Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-004d5beaf0aa67a56de\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-projectlead:highexpectations\u2013&lt;br\/&gt;respondingtothedrugepidemic\" href=\"#tab-004d5beaf0aa67a56de\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Project LEAD: High Expectations \u2013<br \/>\nResponding to the Drug Epidemic<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-251e313ddbcfcd0c232\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-aarp:&lt;br\/&gt;areyourready?\" href=\"#tab-251e313ddbcfcd0c232\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">AARP:<br \/>Are Your Ready?<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-8b17859d7c200f4cb5c\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-allywalletwise&lt;br\/&gt;financialliteracyprogram\" href=\"#tab-8b17859d7c200f4cb5c\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Ally Wallet Wise<br \/>\nFinancial Literacy Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-allywalletwise&lt;br\/&gt;financialliteracyprogram\" id=\"tab-8b17859d7c200f4cb5c\">\n<p>The Links, Incorporated is a national affiliate of Ally Financial andhas been trained on the Ally Wallet Wise curriculum to assist withconducting financial education workshops in communities nationwide. Wallet Wise is a free financial education program created by Ally Financial that teaches consumers the basics of budgeting and credit, banking and investing, and financing a vehicle. The curriculum includes classroom and online modules and is being implemented by Links chapters in 34 target markets. We use Wallet Wise as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An introduction for those who have never applied for credit or created a budget.<\/li>\n<li>A refresher on important financial topics.<\/li>\n<li>A self-study guide for getting up to speed on personal finance for consumers.<\/li>\n<li>A quick and easy-to-use resource when you have a question about personal finance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-004d5beaf0aa67a56de\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-projectlead:highexpectations\u2013&lt;br\/&gt;respondingtothedrugepidemic\" href=\"#tab-004d5beaf0aa67a56de\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Project LEAD: High Expectations \u2013<br \/>\nResponding to the Drug Epidemic<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-projectlead:highexpectations\u2013&lt;br\/&gt;respondingtothedrugepidemic\" id=\"tab-004d5beaf0aa67a56de\">\n<p>In response to the growing opioid epidemic, The Links, Incorporated\u2019s substance abuse program Project LEAD is focused on reachingthemost vulnerable populations disproportionately impacted by the epidemic. This national public health emergency is taking an increasingly heavy toll on black communities, andThe Links, Incorporated is committed to doing itspart tofight opioid abuse.<\/p>\n<p>Using community forums, didactic lessons, and other modalities, we are increasing awareness about the opioid epidemic and educating our communities about addictive prescription and illicit drugs to prevent abuse. Our goal is to increase our communities\u2019 capacity to fight and resist conditions that facilitate drug use and addiction.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-251e313ddbcfcd0c232\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-aarp:&lt;br\/&gt;areyourready?\" href=\"#tab-251e313ddbcfcd0c232\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">AARP:<br \/>Are Your Ready?<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-aarp:&lt;br\/&gt;areyourready?\" id=\"tab-251e313ddbcfcd0c232\">The Links, Incorporated partners with AARP to provide tools and resources to support African American women who are either preparing for life as they age or are currently dealing with the aging process. The program includes components for preventative measures during each specific life stage and provides health, wellness and financial support and services to the 50+ community.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>For more information about National Trends and Services please contact <a href=\"mailto:nts@linksinc.org\">nts@linksinc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>National Trends and Services - LinksInc.org<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/national-trends-and-services\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"National Trends and Services - 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