Links2Success

Honored to spend #MLKDay with the DeSoto County Historical Society. Our CEO Ashley Coone and Senior Student Ambassador Zuleyma reflected on Dr. King’s legacy and how it guides our work at Links to Success. Zuleyma also shared about our DC trip to the MLK Memorial.

HAPPENING TODAY! We’re thrilled to be part of the DeSoto County Ahead Community Update Dinner & Resource Fair, generously funded by @ThePattersonFdn. Join us and 90+ orgs & connect to resources, enjoy a FREE dinner, and visit 35 booths to earn a $25 gift card. #desotoahead

Grateful to @BarancikCMBF for their continued investment in DeSoto during their latest grant cycle. Includes $1.2M for 72 units of teacher housing & $570K to @Links2Success to connect families w/ resources. Thanks for helping us build a stronger future. 🔗 yoursun.com/venice/news/8-…

Over Spring Break, Links to Success students had the meaningful opportunity to explore Washington, D.C. Special thanks to @UnitedWaySuncoast & @BarancikCMBF for empowering this experience. Read a student’s reflection shared by @ThePattersonFdn: 🔗 thepattersonfoundation.org/blog/a2a/walki…

Grateful to @ThePattersonFdn for highlighting @Links2Success’ new permanent home in this month’s DeSoto Digest! 🏡 Read the blog here: thepattersonfoundation.org/blog/a2a/a-hom… #DeSotoCounty #AspirationsToActions

Beyond grateful for this opportunity for @Links2Success, the families we serve and our community.

Excited to share about @Links2Success’ new home in this month’s edition of the DeSoto Digest. Thanks to @ThePattersonFdn for the opportunity and all of their support of DeSoto County. thepattersonfoundation.org/blog/a2a/a-hom…

We have officially closed on our first permanent home in DeSoto County! This space will expand access to resources for students & families. Grateful to our funders, partners & friends who made this possible. @GulfCoastCF @BarancikCMBF @CFSarasota @AshleyCoone

🎉 Free family fun in DeSoto for the 2025 Suncoast Remake Learning Days Festival! From April 19–May 3, enjoy 15 days of hands-on learning adventures! 🚌 FREE Hop On, Hop Off Bus: April 19 & 26! 📲 Plan your experience: allintheloop.com/events/srld/ #suncoastremakedays @ThePattersonFdn

The 2025 Suncoast Remake Learning Days Festival is almost here! The 15 day festival kicks off on April 19th in DeSoto w/ FREE transportation between most local events! From 9 AM–3 PM, Hop On, Hop Off the DeSoto Magic Bus! 🚌 Plan Your Festival Experience: allintheloop.com/events/srld/

Happy Birthday to Arcadia Police Marshal Quinn Jones! Your generosity and dedication to our students never go unnoticed. Just last week, he surprised our student ambassadors with gift cards—just one of the many ways he goes above and beyond. We are so grateful for you! 🎉🥳

@AshleyCoone, CEO of @Links2Success and a TPF Consultant was featured on @ThePattersonFdn's Beyond The Blog podcast to discuss its efforts in connecting and engaging DeSoto County residents to turn their aspirations into actions. youtu.be/cFrI1xQ-clo

We are excited to partner with First 1000 Days Suncoast for this special event! 🎉 Join us on January 15th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at All Faiths Food Bank in Arcadia (1021 E Oak Street) for a FREE diaper giveaway and community resource connection. Don’t miss it! 🧷💜"

Grateful for the amazing turnout at the 2025 Community Update Dinner & Resource Fair! Nearly 400 people came together to celebrate progress & spark ideas for a brighter future. Thank you to @ThePattersonFdn & everyone who made it a success! #DeSotoCountyAhead

We’re thrilled to join DeSoto County Ahead on January 8th! This FREE event is for all DeSoto residents. Meet our First 1000 Days Family Navigator at the Resource Fair. And enjoy a free dinner & community update thanks to @ThePattersonFdn! Register now: qrs.ly/bjg4o0w

Wondering about the value of the DeSoto Digest? thepattersonfoundation.org/blog/a2a/a-few… @ccoryeatpf @AExantusTPF @KlouisTpf @soehlertpf @cpenatpf @AshleyCoone @TPFCommunicator @ThePattersonFdn

Big thanks to All Faiths Food Bank for hosting our First 1000 Days Family Navigator today! Grateful to share resources with DeSoto families. Come see us at DeSoto County Ahead on Jan 8! Free dinner, resource fair & more—thanks to @ThePattersonFdn. Register qrs.ly/bjg4o0w

@AshleyCoone Co-founder and CEO of @Links2Success and a TPF Consultant, was featured on @ThePattersonFdn's Beyond The Blog to discuss TPF’s efforts in connecting and engaging DeSoto County residents to turn their aspirations into actions. youtu.be/cFrI1xQ-clo

Enjoyed sharing about @Links2Success & @SmithBrown863 with the staff & board of @BarancikCMBF. It was a truly meaningful moment, made even more special by the presence of my dear friend and DeSoto advocate, @JohnAnnis1960. Grateful for their tremendous support of our community.

Join us this #givingtuesday2024 in empowering DeSoto students! Your generous donation keeps our college and career prep programs completely FREE, giving students the tools they need to thrive. Every contribution makes a difference! Donate: links2success.org/donate.