Our Annual Statewide Conference is April 25-26, 2025
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
PO Box 2452
Anderson IN 46016
Anderson IN 46016
Chapter Contacts
Byvonda Hendrix
Chapter President
andersonblackexpo765@gmail.com
Chapter Meetings
3rd Thursday - Monthly at 6:00PM
Anderson Black Expo Office
528 W 11th street
Chapter Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2452
Anderson, IN 46016
Become A Member
Download Anderson Chapter Membership Application
ELKHART
P.O. Box 2719
Elkhart, IN 46515
Elkhart, IN 46515
Chapter Contacts
Robert Taylor
Chapter President
elkhartblackexpo574@gmail.com
Chapter Meetings
1st Monday - Monthly at 6 p.m.
312 Wagner Ave, Suite B
Chapter Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2719
Elkhart, IN 46515
Become A Member
Download Elkhart Chapter Membership Application
EVANSVILLE
P. O. Box 5642
Evansville, IN 47715
Evansville, IN 47715
Chapter Contacts
Reverend William D. Garrett
Chapter President
williamd.garrett@att.net
Chapter Meetings
Contact for More Info
Location TBD
Chapter Mailing 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
Ft. Wayne, IN 46802
Chapter Contacts
Joe Jordan
Chapter President
fortwayneblackexpo@gmail.com
Chapter Meetings
Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
114 Three Rivers East
Fort Wayne, IN. 46902
Chapter Mailing Address
114 Three Rivers East
Fort Wayne,IN. 46802
Become A Member
Download Fort Wayne Chapter Membership Application
INDIANAPOLIS
P.O. Box 681345
Indianapolis, IN 46235
Indianapolis, IN 46235
Chapter Contacts
Toby Miller
Chapter President
toby.miller63@gmail.com
Chapter Meetings
3rd Tuesday - Monthly at 6:30 pm
300 E. Fall Creek Pkwy N Drive,
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Chapter Mailing Address
P.O. Box 681345
Indianapolis, IN 46235
Website: indychapter.org
Become A Member
Download Indianapolis Chapter Membership Application
KOKOMO
PO Box 901
Kokomo, IN 46903-0901
Kokomo, IN 46903-0901
Chapter Contacts
Willie Stroman
Chapter President
w.stroman@comcast.net
Chapter Meetings
2nd Tuesday - Monthly at 5:30 pm
Center Township, 213 East Jefferson St
Chapter Mailing Address
PO Box 901
Kokomo, IN 46903-0901
Become A Member
Download Kokomo Chapter Membership Application
GREATER LAFAYETTE
P.O. Box 2761
West Lafayette, IN 47996
West Lafayette, IN 47996
Chapter Contacts
Monica Keyes
Chapter President
monicakeyes12@gmail.com
Chapter Meetings
4th Monday - Monthly at 7:00 pm
Tippecanoe Arts Federation
638 North Street - Lower level West side entrance
Chapter Mailing Address
P.O. Box 2761
West Lafayette, IN 47996
Become A Member
Download Greater Lafayette Chapter Membership Application
MICHIGAN CITY
P. O. Box 8525,
Michigan City, IN 46361
Michigan City, IN 46361
Chapter Contacts
Patricia Harris
Chapter President
harrispat@att.net
Chapter Meetings
2nd Wednesday of each month, 4:30PM,
LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Chapter Mailing Address
P. O. Box 8525,
Michigan City, IN 46361
Become A Member
Download Michigan City Chapter Membership Application
MUNCIE
PO Box 2412
Muncie, Indiana 47307
Muncie, Indiana 47307
Chapter Contacts
WaTasha Barnes-Griffin
Chapter President
ibemunciechapter@gmail.com
Chapter Meetings
3rd Monday of the Month at 6PM,
YWCA Central Indiana Community Room
Chapter Mailing Address
PO Box 2412
Muncie, Indiana 47307
Become A Member
Download Muncie Chapter Membership Application
SOUTH BEND
P.O. Box 335
South Bend, IN 46624
South Bend, IN 46624
Chapter Contacts
Latorya Green
Chapter President
SBCIBE2017@outlook.com
Chapter Meetings
2nd Tuesday of the Month: 6:30PM
St. Joseph County Public Library Classroom E
Chapter Mailing 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!