BeyGOOD Foundation Commits $200,000 to Indiana Storm Relief Following Deadly August Floods

The BeyGOOD Foundation announced a $200,000 donation to help with recovery work in Indiana after storms and flooding killed seven people. More than 1,000 residents lost their homes in August. City Life Center and Angel by Nature will receive the money. Both groups are helping communities hurt by the disaster.

Families hit by the flooding will get food, household supplies, and other necessities. This includes Gary residents. The grants will support critical relief work in the areas that need it most across the state.

A storm system moved into northwest and north-central Indiana on Aug. 11. It brought winds, tornadoes, hail, and flash flooding. Some areas got 6 to 9 inches of rain, and parts of the state received more than a foot over several days.

State officials confirmed the deaths tied to the storm on Aug. 28. Thousands of people lost power, and some Gary residents waited almost two weeks before electricity returned. Officials documented downed trees, road closures, and evacuations in affected communities spanning several counties.

The storm produced hurricane-force winds across a wide area, and local reports documented six tornadoes in the region, including an EF-2 that crossed from Illinois toward Crown Point.

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter founded BeyGOOD in 2013. It helps communities during crises by backing grassroots organizations.

The Indiana contribution continues a pattern of disaster-relief work from the foundation. In January 2025, BeyGOOD launched a $2.5 million fund. It helped families and community organizations affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, distributing more than $3 million in direct cash assistance to more than 200 homeowners and renters impacted by the Eaton Fire.

Earlier in August, Beyoncé announced a separate $1 million personal donation for earthquake relief in Colombia. A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country on Aug. 10, killing over 200 people and destroying thousands of homes.

Federal assistance has started flowing to Indiana. A major disaster declaration approved Aug. 25 made FEMA assistance available to residents in multiple counties, including Lake, LaPorte, and Porter counties. Indiana also opened its State Disaster Relief Fund, which can give eligible residents grants of up to $5,000 for certain uninsured losses and essential needs. Beygood.org wrote, "If you'd like to help those impacted by the disaster in Indiana, please consider making a donation."