LINK Unlimited Scholars

👏🏽✨ So proud of our LINK Schmitt Scholars for presenting their Capstone Projects/Social Action Plans to Board members from the Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation.

Scholars explored important topics from homelessness, poverty, immigration, ICE, & peaceful protest to Black youth mental health — all while demonstrating confidence, critical thinking, and leadership.

We're excited to see them put their plans into action this summer and use their voices and agency to create meaningful conversations and change in their communities. 💙

📣 Attention Class of 2026 Scholars, Mentors, and Families!

TODAY is the deadline to RSVP for our Scholar Celebration on June 18! 🎓💙

Please check your email for event details and the RSVP link. We’re excited to come together and celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the Class of 2026.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

🎓 The numbers are in for the LINK Class of 2026 — and the impact is incredible. 💙

✨ 390 college acceptances
✨ 561 college applications submitted
✨$20M+ in Scholarships & Grants and counting!

Behind every number is a Scholar whose hard work, resilience, and determination helped make these accomplishments possible. We are proud to support our students as they continue their journeys to, through, and beyond college.

Congratulations to the LINK Class of 2026! 👏

📣 Calling all Mentors for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year!

We’re excited to kick off a new year of mentorship with our upcoming Mentor Kickoff events. These sessions are designed to provide guidance, resources, community-building opportunities, and best practices to help prepare you for the meaningful journey ahead. 💙

Attendance at one of the two kickoff sessions is required for all mentors, so please be sure to RSVP and select the date that works best for your schedule.

📍 17 N. State Street, Suite 1740 (17th Floor)

🗓 Thursday, June 4, at 5:30 PM
🗓 Saturday, June 13, at 10:00 AM

You only need to attend one session.

We have so much to look forward to and can’t wait to begin what promises to be an impactful year ahead.

Questions? Reach out to Simon Jeffrey, Director of Mentor Recruitment & Experience, at [email protected].

🔗 RSVP using the link in bio.

Calling all Mentors for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year! We're excited to get things started for the upcoming year with our Mentor Kickoff event. Mentor Kickoff allows us to provide guidance, resources, community building among your Mentor cohort, and share best practices to ensure that you are all set for the journey that is to come. Attendance at one of the two Kickoffs is required for all Mentors to please make sure to mark your calendars and RSVP through the link!

Both Mentor Kickoff events will be held on the 17th floor of our office building (17 N. State, Suite 1740).

Thursday, June 4th at 5:30pm
Saturday, June 13th at 10am
You only need to attend one of these two Kickoff sessions, so please choose the date that works best for your schedule.

We have a lot to look forward to and can’t wait to get started on what promises to be a meaningful year ahead.

Any questions? Reach out to Simon Jeffrey, Director of Mentor Recruitment & Experience at [email protected].

🎁 The Silent Auction is a highlight of the LINK Annual Golf Outing!

Guests will have the chance to bid on exciting items and experiences while supporting LINK Scholars.

We are still accepting donations from businesses, alumni, and community supporters.
If you have an item or experience to contribute, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Submit your silent auction donation to [email protected].

🎓 It’s college acceptance season — and the results are in.

For the LINK Class of 2026 (46 Scholars):
✨ Nearly 90% submitted 7–10+ college applications, totaling 541 applications — an 11% increase from last year
✨ 2,751+ college acceptances and counting
✨ $300,000+ in scholarships — and growing

The numbers speak for themselves, but the impact goes far beyond them. This is what it looks like to support students to, through, and beyond college.

As we honor 60 years of impact, we invite you to invest in what comes next. Our goal is to raise $40,000 through our Spring Appeal to ensure Scholars continue to have access to the opportunities, resources, and mentorship they need — not just to reach college, but to graduate and thrive.

💙 Be part of the impact. Donate today.

Calling All LINK Alumni 🚨

The All Class Alumni Reception is more than just a reunion — it’s a chance to reconnect, celebrate, and network with other LINK alumni. This evening is about honoring the transformative experiences within LINK’s 60 year past, while building excitement for the future!

Come enjoy cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and a live DJ, before welcoming the Class of 2026 into the Alumni Association at our Scholar Celebration as we uplift their incredible accomplishments.

For 60 years, LINK has been building Black leaders, and this moment is proof of that impact.
📍 Zhou B Art Center
📅 June 18, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM

Let’s fill the room with LINK pride, alumni love, and celebration. Register today at the link and come celebrate the power of the LINK alumni community.

We’re still looking for Mentors for the 2026–2027 school year!

LINK’s new College & Career Mentor-Sponsor model is a one-year commitment to support a high school senior during one of the most pivotal moments of their journey — the college application and decision process.

Swipe through to learn more about the program and get your questions answered.

Ready to help turn a Scholar’s college dreams into reality? Reach out to Simon Jeffrey, Director of Mentor Recruitment & Experience, [email protected], to learn how you can make a lasting impact through mentorship.