Central Indiana Association of Black Social Workers

08/15/2026

Hotep Family and Friends.
Please stay safe out there. Be careful and watch the news for conditions in your area. We are aware of flooding in several communities and more rain is expected.
See the following information reposted from the Black Indy Live page and local news.

With historic flooding continuing across Central Indiana and evacuations underway in parts of Indianapolis, we wanted to put together a simple, verified list of flood shelters rather than circulate locations that may be outdated or unconfirmed.

MARION COUNTY

Washington Township Adult Center
8401 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46240
Red Cross-staffed shelter

Broad Ripple Park Family Center
1426 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220
For families evacuating with pets

DELAWARE COUNTY

Grace Baptist Church
6401 W. River Road, Muncie, IN 47304
Long-term/overnight flood shelter

We specifically left other Central Indiana counties off this graphic because we could not independently verify an officially activated flood-specific shelter there at the time of publication.

Marion County residents can also text INDYFLOOD26 to 67283 for official flood-response updates.

Shelter status can change quickly during an emergency. Check with local emergency officials before traveling. Never attempt to drive through floodwater.

Please share this with anyone who may need somewhere safe to go.

08/14/2026

***Event CANCELED due to threats of Inclement weather**

Our Annual chapter Friends and Family cookout is canceled due to potential threats of Inclement weather. Additional updates will be sent to chapter members as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience. The safety of our chapter members and friends are of utmost importance therefore the committee felt it was best to cancel this event at this time. Please stay safe everyone.

08/04/2026

THANK YOU and A HUGE ASANTE SANA to
the Central Indiana Association of Black Social Workers members, families, and supporters for your overwhelming support of our successful Campaign to assist the Home of Hope in Tembisa, South Africa.

We thank you for inspiring hope and changing lives for the children at the orphanage. Your generous contributions enabled us to raise $1,850, exceeding our goal of $1,500!

In the Spirit of Harambee, 2026 Campaign Chairs - Dr. Jacqualyn Green & Dr. Theresa L. Roberts

07/20/2026

Need money $$$ for school? Well, we are pleased to announce our Chapter is offering two $400.00 scholarships for our Members in honor of the rich legacies of Dr. Gayle J. Cox and the late Mr. Sam H. Jones.

Our local scholarship application will be open for the Fall term beginning June 3, 2026. Applications are due TODAY, July 20 2026 by 11:59pm and should be emailed in PDF format to [email protected]. All mailed applications need to be postmarked by TODAY to our P.O. Box 20149, Indianapolis, IN 46220-0149. Applications are available in both word and PDF formats. Applicants and award recipients will be notified on August 3, 2026.

Recipients will be recognized at our Chapter Cookout on August 15, 2026 and will be expected to attend this event.

In order to maintain the integrity of the program, please address your questions about the process to the Chapter’s voicemail at (317) 767-5502 or to [email protected] Attention: Joy Boyd, President.

07/13/2026

Obituary and burial arrangements for Sister Lovada Merriweather- Our Central Indiana Association of Black Social Workers 1st Chapter President and one of our chapter’s Founding members.

Visitation will be held at Crown Hill Funeral Home, 700 W. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46208, on Friday July 17, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, followed by a Celebration of Life at Crown Hill Funeral Home at 1:00 pm on July 17, 2026.

Click the link for additional details.

Celebrate the life of Lovada Merriweather, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Crown Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery.

07/08/2026

In loving memory of our 1st chapter President-Sister Lovada Merriweather. We thank her for being brave enough to lead and the important role she played in helping establish the foundation, spirit, and legacy of our organization. Her contributions will always be remembered with gratitude and appreciation.

As one of the individuals who helped shape our chapter’s beginning, Lovada leaves behind a rich and meaningful legacy of service, commitment, and fellowship. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew her and were touched by her life and work.

Additional details regarding services, memorial arrangements, or additional ways to offer support will be shared as they become available.

In the meantime, we ask that you keep the family of Lovada Merriweather in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

07/07/2026

The deadline is approaching to apply for our chapter scholarship. This year we are offering 2 $400 scholarships in honor of Dr. Gayle Cox and Mr. Sam Jones. Email [email protected] for an application.
You must be a current member of our chapter and currently enrolled in school to apply.

06/23/2026

The Central Indiana Association of Black Social workers is offering 2 scholarships to our student members. Please email us at [email protected] for a scholarship application.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day!

06/21/2026

Networking in our Community!!

Central Indiana Association of Black Social Workers hosted a popular booth at Mt. Carmel Church's Juneteenth Celebration. We networked and distributed free Juneteenth mementoes, refreshments, and Chapter info.

Asante Sana to our dedicated volunteers: Joy Boyd & Family, Lakisha Johnson-Bradley, Jeanie Manning-Dudley, Ms. Frankye Johnson, Dayvid Brown, Tranicia Hankins, & Dr. Theresa L. Roberts!