Last year’s silent auction was such a success, we’re bringing it back this year for our 30th Annual Driving Fore A Difference Golf Outing! While you are browsing these fantastic offerings, please keep in mind that your dollars directly support our Scholars on their journeys to, through, and beyond college!

Since our founding in 1966, LINK has been driven by a mission to confront and close the racial gaps in education and access to opportunity for Black students. That commitment remains at the heart of our mission and work. Today, our Scholar community continues to reflect this legacy, with the vast majority of students identifying as Black while others identify with more than one racial background, including Latino/a, White, Asian, and Other. This evolving demographic underscores the intersectional identities of our Scholars and the importance of delivering programming that is culturally responsive and inclusive.

Over the almost 60 years, we have successfully supported over 2,500 low- to moderate-income students. In the 2025-2026 academic year, we will serve 300+ Scholars (Jr. LINK, High School, & Collegiate). We are proud that our Scholars represent the rich diversity of Chicago. We intentionally recruit students from across Chicagoland, with focused outreach in 10 neighborhoods on the South and West Sides of Chicago, communities that have long experienced persistent disparities in education, economic opportunity, public safety, and health outcomes. Currently, our Scholars come from communities that represent more than 60 zip codes across Chicagoland and attend a diverse range of schools spanning Chicago, Cook County, and Lake County.

Our culturally responsive programming, rooted in academic, social-emotional, and leadership development, remains specifically designed to meet the needs of the communities we serve—honoring the multifaceted identities of our Scholars while maintaining our commitment to uplifting and empowering them to thrive in school, lead in their communities, and succeed in to, through, and beyond.

30th Annual Driving Fore A Difference Golf Outing

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