Leading Into New Communities, Inc. (LINC) was founded in June 2000 by Tracey Ray and Frankie Roberts as a 501-(3)(c) Non-Profit organization. Our mission is focused on empowering individuals with criminal histories or youth that are at-risk to become serious offenders of the justice system to make positive life choices, enabling them to become productive members of the our community. LINC provides services that meet the immediate needs of ex-offenders, such as shelter, food, clothing and employment. LINC also refers clients to other social service agencies that provide services to further facilitate their reintegration into the community thus Leading Into New Communities.