Our Mission
LINC, Inc.'s mission is to educate and motivate youth to make positive life choices and to empower men and women returning from incarceration to be productive members of our community.
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Leading Into New Communities, Inc. (LINC, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Wilmington North Carolina that provides transitional living and case management services to meet the immediate needs of men and women returning from prison. We also offer culturally-specific youth development services for African American young men ages 16-24.
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Positive, supportive re-entry is in the best interest of the community with respect to public safety, a more fully employed population, a decrease in substance abuse activities, and decrease in crime rates. Sustainable resources and intensive support assist justice-involved individuals and significantly reduces recidivism.
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Linc, Inc. Believes in
#SecondChances
We Believed, so We Built It
With proper support, guidance, and social networking, individuals returning from incarceration can contribute great value to the community.
Our efforts to provide supportive services and programs are centered around the Residential Re-Entry Program at the M. E. Roberts Transitional Campus. LINC, Inc. provides transitional housing, job training, educational opportunities, substance abuse treatment, and health and medical services.
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SEEDS FOR MARVIN
COMPELLED BY A FAMILY TRAGEDY, FRANKIE ROBERTS STARTED LINC TO PROVIDE HOPE, SKILLS AND COMMUNITY FOR MEN AND WOMEN COMING OUT OF PRISON AND ADDICTION.
“NO ONE WANTS TO BE REMINDED OF THEIR WORST MISTAKE”
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Structured Enrichment
Serving African American Youth
Our goal is to encourage a change in thinking that in turn influences behavior. Ultimately, through the LITE Manhood Program, LINC, Inc. is working to “break the cycle of crime.”
Thinking + Feeling = Character/Behavior/ Problem
Serving the community
Our PEOPLE
Frankie Roberts
Executive Director
Ashley C. Wells, PhD, MPH
Board Chair
Tracy Wilkinson
Board Vice Chair
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LINC News and Updates
December 2021 Newsletter
All of us at LINC are so grateful for the support you continue to provide in order that we can…
Happy Thanksgiving from LINC!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!All of us at LINC want you to know how much we appreciate you and are thankful for your…
September 2021 LINC Newsletter
September 2021 Newsletter from LINCAll of us at LINC are so grateful for the support you continue to provide in…
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It’s almost that time of the year again! We are looking forward to having you join LINC, Inc. at the 8th Annual Milestones Dinner. In addition to recognizing the accomplishments of LINC program participants and acknowledging our valued supporters, we will be celebrating the growing impact that LINC has in our community! This promises to be a very special evening and we hope to see you there!![]()
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This year, we are excited that our keynote speaker will be Cory Wrisborne. Mr. Wrisborne plays an integral part in the Success of TRU Colors brewing. Not only is Cory savvy in marketing, he has won numerous Toastmaster competitions and continues speak to groups from all over. His message is so vital to Wilmington and echos the work we do at LINC…
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