Literary Gala hosted by San Jose Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

The San Jose (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is hosting an Authors Literary Gala - our signature fundraising event dedicated to providing educational scholarships and supporting vital outreach programs for underserved communities in Santa Clara County. The Gala is hosted in collaboration with The Links Foundation, Incorporated.

Our theme this year is Illumination Through Storytelling and we hope that our featured authors bring light, hope, understanding, and new perspectives during our uncertain times.

The keynote speaker for this elegant affair will be Brandon Leake, an author and the first spoken word artist winner of America's Got Talent (Season 15). Nicole Steward the author of Radical Self-Care will also join the Literary Gala. The gala includes dinner and amazing entertainment throughout the evening.

We hope that you and your friends will attend this magical gala and participate in our FUNdraising event. Donations, ticket sales, corporate sponsorship and an exciting fund-a need experience are ways that you can support the efforts of the San Jose Links.

The Gala directly supports community service programs and two cornerstone scholarship initiatives:

• Our Alice E. Foster scholarship is focused on supporting foster youth who are pursuing higher education at two and/or four year institutions. The scholarship and mentorship of our foster youth continues with them until they graduate.
• Our Links to Success scholarship is focused on African American high school graduates who are also pursuing higher education. This scholarship is disbursed each semester for the first year of their enrollment.

We continue to see the results of our efforts as our scholars graduate college and speak about the impact our scholarships had on their success. You will hear from several of our scholars during the Gala.

Your donations are greatly appreciated and will make a difference in the lives of youth as the San Jose Chapter of The Links, Incorporated continue our legacy of transforming the Santa Clara County community through dedicated services for the underserved and underrepresented.

All donations will support our scholarships for local youth, charitable and educational programs. Proceeds benefit The Links Foundation, Incorporated, an IRS 501(c)(3) organization.

Dress Code: Evening Elegance; After 5 Cocktail Attire

Info: Welcome to the Literary Gala hosted by the San Jose Chapter of The Link, Incorporated! We're so glad you are joining us.


The cocktail reception is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends, family, and meet new people who share a passion for literature and community engagement. We invite you to visit the cash bar for a pre-dinner cocktail and enjoy appetizers being served throughout the reception. Meet our distinguished authors who will be available to sell and sign books. The gala will not have a live or silent auction this year. Instead, we've curated special entertainment and photo opportunities for you to enjoy during the cocktail reception!

Info: Prepare yourself for an amazing evening filled with artistry, inspirational authors, a delectable dinner, exciting FUNdraising, and heartfelt recognition of our remarkable scholars and inspiring community leaders.


You will be captivated by the spoken word artistry of Brandon Leake, as he shares his incredible journey to becoming the winner of America's Got Talent and delivers a riveting poem for our guests. Delve deeper into the world of storytelling as you hear the intriguing narratives and literary prowess of Nicole Steward.


During the Gala, you'll have the chance to participate in the excitement of raising funds that directly support our scholarships, helping local youth achieve their lifelong educational dreams. We'll also be honored to hear directly from some of our youth scholars as they share their personal stories of aspiration and success.


To complete this memorable experience, the Santa Clara Marriott will be serving a truly scrumptious dinner and dessert!

Info: With all of the elegance in the room, we hope you brought your dancing shoes! Our resident DJ will be spinning all your favorites, and line dancing is definitely on the playlist. Do not miss the opportunity to meet the authors, purchase their books and obtain a signed copy.


Let's celebrate the incredible service and impact of the San Jose Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, our invaluable community partners, and the remarkable success of our scholars. Most importantly, let's simply enjoy each other's company!

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