The Links, Inc. of Jackson, TN donated books to local Head Start Program
The Jackson (TN) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated took part in the National Links, Incorporated 7500 Books Challenge and donated 175 Books to Washington Douglas Head-Start Program in Jackson, TN, today. Each local chapter had a goal of 26 books to donate. The Jackson (TN) Chapter exceeded its goal by collecting 175 books. The Chapter’s President, Dr. Mechelle Taylor-Moragne, the Activity Chairman, Cynthia Grant, and other members of the Links, Incorporated were on hand at Washington-Douglas School today to make the presentation to principal, Dr. Jerry Woods, the teachers, and the students today in each of the thirteen classrooms. In addition, Dr. Mechelle Taylor-Moragne read a story to children in one of the classrooms. The Links’ mission is to close the literacy gap for disadvantage children by providing the much-needed age-appropriate books and improve educational outcomes. This was a successful event.
