NCBW Stands with Members Impacted by Severe Storms in NW Indiana
Press Release
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NCBW extends thoughts, prayers and support to members affected by outages and Storm damage
Atlanta, Georgia, August 20, 2026 – The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) is closely following the aftermath of the severe storms that struck Northwest Indiana on August 11 and the ongoing impact on members and their families in Lake County. As communities work to recover, NCBW stands in solidarity with its members and their families and remains concerned about the hardships caused by widespread outages, storm damage, and disruptions.
Members in East Chicago, Hammond, Dyer, Merrillville, and Crown Point have faced widespread power outages, downed trees, property damage, and limited access to basic necessities. Some NCBW members have been without electricity since August 11 and have had limited access to food, water, gasoline, and other essentials because businesses and gas stations were forced to close and have only gradually begun to reopen.
NCBW is grateful for the care and compassion members have shown one another during this difficult time. Members have been checking on those affected and helping provide food, bottled water, toiletries, and other essential supplies to fellow members in need.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to every NCBW member, family, and community affected by these devastating storms,” said Virginia W. Harris, National President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. “We know this has been an incredibly difficult time for many of our members. The strength of our organization has always been our sisterhood, and we want our members in Northwest Indiana to know they are not alone as they recover.”
Power restoration efforts continue across the region, with some of the hardest hit areas not expected to have full service restored until approximately August 25. NCBW understands that recovery will continue even after power is restored, as families may still face home repairs, replacement of lost food and household necessities, and other unexpected needs.
“We are especially grateful to the members who have stepped forward to care for and support their sisters during this time,” Harris added. “That spirit of compassion is what NCBW embodies. We will continue to stand with our members and keep them, their families, and the Northwest Indiana community in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.”
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The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated is a 43-year-old advocacy organization whose vision is that black women and girls will live in a world where socio-economic inequity does not exist. Thus, we advocate on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment. As a voice for millions of black women and girls in the United States, the Coalition believes in inclusion, respect, racial and social justice, integrity, accountability, and collaboration. For more information visit the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. at www.ncbw.org.
