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The Association of Black Social Workers, Inc., comprised of people of African ancestry, is committed to enhancing the quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry through advocacy, human services delivery, and research.
06/09/2026
Free Showers at the Mary Rigg Center. See below for more information.
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We're partnering with Food 4 Souls to bring Rinse and Restore mobile shower services to the community.
Starting June 15, join us in our parking lot every Monday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for free showers, hygiene items, and clothing. Availability will be first come, first serve.
05/27/2026
Please Support Our International Giving Campaign! The last day to donate is June 19, 2026
See flyer for the purpose and ways to donate!
Any amount helps!
On this Memorial Day... It is important to remember the history! Decoration Day—the precursor to modern Memorial Day—began in Charleston, South Carolina, on May 1, 1865. Newly freed African Americans and U.S. Colored Troops organized the event to honor fallen Union soldiers buried in a mass grave at a Confederate prison camp.The first Decoration Day was a massive grassroots commemoration that set the tone for the national holiday. Key details of the event include:The Location: The ceremony took place at the Washington Race Course (now Hampton Park), which had been used as a Confederate prison camp.The Participants: An estimated 10,000 people attended, predominantly formerly enslaved Black Americans. The procession featured 3,000 Black schoolchildren, as well as Union troops, ministers, and mutual aid societies.The Tribute: Participants exhumed the bodies of Union soldiers from the mass grave and reburied them properly. The crowd then marched, sang hymns, and decorated the individual graves with flowers.Three years later, on May 30, 1868, General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic formally established a nationwide "Decoration Day". Over the decades, the event expanded to honor all Americans who died in military service and was eventually renamed Memorial Day. 🌹💕🎖️🕊️
05/11/2026
Community Event!
05/10/2026
Happy Mother's Day!
05/07/2026
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Mental Health of America is hosting a virtual event titled
"More Good Days, Together: A Virtual Wellness Experience"
on May 20, 2026 starting at Noon EST. Click the link below to register.
More Good Days, Together: A virtual wellness experience | Mental Health America In honor of Mental Health Month, join Mental Health America (MHA) for an immersive virtual experience designed to support your mind and body. Wellness is not achieved through a single change or action; it’s built on intentional, consistent practices that can lead to more good days.
05/05/2026
Today (May 5th) is Election Day.
Polls are open from 6am-6pm.
Use the link below to find a polling place near you and take the time to cast your vote.
Let your voice be heard.
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05/04/2026
Are you registered to Vote?
Go to indianavoters.in.gov to check your status.
Then go to the polls on Tuesday May 5th to cast your vote!
Your vote matters. See below for just a few of the areas your vote will impact!
05/02/2026
A Time Was Had At the Central Indiana Association of Black Social Workers Paint and Sip Day Party! A huge Thank You to everyone who came out to support this event. A portion of today's proceeds will go towards our Chapter Student Scholarship Fund.
And Thank you to
Creatively Christine LLC for hosting us in your studio!
Exercise your right to vote TODAY!
Early voting is happening NOW!