During the next two years of community service, this "interest group" initiated their pursuance of national affiliation with the Links, Incorporated. Approaching their installation, 6 talented women were invited to join them in friendship and service. Their dream became a reality on May 16, 1987 when 26 members of the Metropolitan Women's League became the Charter members of the Port City (TX) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated. The Port City (TX) Chapter is the third chapter chartered in the greater Houston area. The early endeavors of the chapter focused many of the programs upon specific target groups including families and elderly residents in public housing throughout the city of Houston.

Chapter members implemented programs at the Shape Community Center, the Golden Age Hobby House and the Riverside Multi-Service Center. Members worked at the Blue Triangle YMCA and served as docents at the original Children's Museum on Allen Parkway. The annual Oratorial Contest (grades 3-12) was started in 1989 and for many years was the chapter's "Signature Program." Twenty-six women had a common vision—to make a difference in the lives of others, while forging a common bond of unbreakable friendship! We are extremely proud of our rich legacy, as we continue to build upon the foundation created by the chartering members. We are the “Profound, Port City, Pacesetters! Linked in Friendship, Connected in Service.”