IBE has 12 chapters throughout the state to better serve the citizens of their respective communities. IBE chapters serve as vehicles to communicate the IBE message and carry out our mission as a non-profit, 501(c)(3) community service organization. Your membership helps support our organization’s programs and services that provide educational enrichment, health literacy, cultural awareness, and economic impact for thousands of youth and families each and every year.

Our Annual Statewide Conference is April 19-20, 2024

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Become a Member

IBE members are a vital part of our non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Members help support our programs and services that provide educational enrichment, health literacy, cultural awareness, and economic impact for thousands of youth and families each and every year.

Our community-based programs and services in our chapter affiliates throughout Indiana offer scholarships, job opportunities, food and toys for the needy and health initiatives that include the prevention of prostate cancer, lead poisoning, and tobacco use and also much more. For more information about IBE memberships please call (317) 925-2702.

(All memberships are valid from Jan 1st – Dec 31st in the year it is purchased.)

If you want to get involved with the IBE chapter nearest you, click on your city below to get information and access to the Chapters’ membership application. You can expect to hear from your chapter representative.

Membership fees go to support all of IBE’s core initiatives in Indiana.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP – $25

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP – $45

SENIOR MEMBERSHIP $20

ANDERSON

931 Meridian St., Suite 302
Anderson, IN 46016

Chapter Contacts
Candace McDonald
Chapter President
chriscandace4@gmail.com

Chapter Meetings
4th Saturday - Monthly
Anderson Black Expo Office

Chapter Address
P.O. Box 2452
Anderson, IN 46018

Become A Member
Download Anderson Chapter Membership Application

EAST CHICAGO LAKESHORE

P.O. Box 913
East Chicago, IN 46312

Chapter Contacts
Joe Anderson
Interim President

Chapter Meetings
2nd Thursday - Monthly
Location TBD

Chapter Address
P.O. Box 913
East Chicago, IN 46312

Become A Member
Download East Chicago Chapter Membership Application

ELKHART

P.O. Box 2719
Elkhart, IN 46515

Chapter Contacts
Robert Taylor
Chapter President
574magazine@gmail.com

Chapter Meetings
2nd Tuesday of Each Month- Monthly at 5:30 p.m.
312 Wager Avenue, Building B

Chapter Address
P.O. Box 2719
Elkhart, IN 46515

Become A Member
Download Elkhart Chapter Membership Application

EVANSVILLE

P. O. Box 5642
Evansville, IN 47715

Chapter Contacts
William D. Garrett
Chapter President
williamd.garrett@att.net

Chapter Meetings
Contact for More Info
Location TBD

Chapter Address
P. O. Box 5642
Evansville, IN 47715

Become A Member
Download Evansville Chapter Membership Application

FORT WAYNE

114 Three Rivers East
Ft. Wayne, IN 46802

Chapter Contacts
Joe Jordan
Chapter President
smoothjay2011@gmail.com

Chapter Meetings
Every 3rd Tuesday, Monthly at 5:30 p.m.
Grile Building, 1200 S. Clinton St - The Pontiac Branch Library

Chapter Address
P.O. Box 11696
Fort Wayne, IN 46859

Become A Member
Download Fort Wayne Chapter Membership Application

GARY

PO Box 10772
Merrillville IN 46410

Chapter Contacts
Cheryl Thomas
Chapter President
cheryl319@aol.com

Chapter Meetings
3rd Monday - Monthly at 6:00pm
Main Library - 220 West 5th Ave.

Chapter Address
P.O. Box 4141
Gary, IN 46404

Become A Member
Download Gary Chapter Membership Application

INDIANAPOLIS

9511 Angola Ct.,
Unit 304,
Indianapolis, IN 46268

Chapter Contacts
Jeana Lewis Ouattara
Chapter President
jealewis@aol.com

Chapter Meetings
3rd Tuesday - Monthly at 6:00 pm
Nexus Impact Center
Second floor training room, West entrance,
9511 Angola Ct., Indianapolis, IN 46268

Chapter Address
9511 Angola Ct.,
Unit 304,
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317-740-9777
Website: indychapter.org

Become A Member
Download Indianapolis Chapter Membership Application

KOKOMO

P.O. Box 901
Kokomo, IN 46903

Chapter Contacts
Ed Foster
Chapter President
efoster68@yahoo.com

Chapter Meetings
2nd Tuesday - Monthly at 5:30 pm
Carver Community Center - 1030 N. Purdum Street

Chapter Address
P.O. Box 901
Kokomo, IN 46903

Become A Member
Download Kokomo Chapter Membership Application

GREATER LAFAYETTE

P.O. Box 2761
West Lafayette, IN 47996

Chapter Contacts
Brandon Gatson
Chapter President
brandongatson99@gmail.com

Chapter Meetings
3rd Monday - Monthly
Tippecanoe Arts Federation
638 North Street - Lower level West side entrance

Chapter Address
P.O. Box 2761
West Lafayette, IN 47996

Become A Member
Download Greater Lafayette Chapter Membership Application

MICHIGAN CITY

450 St. John Rd. Suite 452
Michigan City, IN 46360

Chapter Contacts
Patricia Harris
Chapter President
harrispat@att.net

Chapter Meetings
Contact for Information
Location TBD

Chapter Address
450 St. John Rd. Suite 452
Michigan City, IN 46360

Become A Member
Download Michigan City Chapter Membership Application

MUNCIE

P.O. Box 2412
Muncie, IN 47307

Chapter Contacts
WaTasha Barnes-Griffin
Chapter President
ibemunciechapter@gmail.com

Chapter Meetings
Board - 2nd of Each Month at 6:00 pm
Member - 4th Tuesday of the Month at 6:00 pm
Muncie Unity Center, 1600 South Madison Street

Chapter Address
P.O. Box 2412
Muncie, IN 47307

Become A Member
Download Muncie Chapter Membership Application

SOUTH BEND

P.O. Box 335
South Bend, IN 46624

Chapter Contacts
Latorya Green
Chapter President
latorya,greene@sjrmc.com

Chapter Meetings
2nd Tuesday - Monthly at 7 pm
St. Joseph County Library - LaSalle Branch
3232 Ardmore Trail, South Bend, IN 46628

Chapter Address
P.O. Box 335
South Bend, IN 46624

Become A Member
Download South Bend Chapter Membership Application

If you do not reside in or near a chapter city in Indiana, don’t worry, you can still become a member of IBE. Just give us a call at (317) 925-2702. We’ll process your application and mail your member benefits before you know it. Thank you for your support!