Monthly Archives: November 2019

Shop for a Cause at JuLiana’s Boutique

2019-11-27T15:58:36-06:00

This Giving Tuesday, EmBe is partnering up with a number of organizations to shine a light on empowerment in Sioux Falls and beyond. One partnership is with JuLiana’s Boutique in Downtown Sioux Falls. Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, customers at JuLiana’s will shop for a cause, with 10% of proceeds benefitting EmBe Women’s Programs. “We're excited about working with EmBe to shine a light on women's programs. Working with others and giving back to make our community the best it can be is something we're passionate about,” Co-owner Julie Haagenson said. “Aligning our values and our love for helping [...]

Shop for a Cause at JuLiana’s Boutique2019-11-27T15:58:36-06:00

FIRST LEGO League Teams Compete in the Qualifier

2019-12-11T15:27:18-06:00

Sioux Falls, SD (November 25, 2019) - Last Saturday, November 23 EmBe and POET hosted the first FIRST® LEGO® League Qualifier of the 2019-2020 Season. This season's challenge is CITY SHAPER, focusing on the challenges humans face as we build and maintain cities in the future. Eighteen teams met to share their research, compete with their robots and of course have fun! Congratulations to every team that competed, we are proud of all the things that you accomplished this season! Taking home awards: Judges' Award - Team #9505 Thumbs Up for Fun Project Award - Team #39009 Northstar Navigators Robot [...]

FIRST LEGO League Teams Compete in the Qualifier2019-12-11T15:27:18-06:00

Kori Meredith named EmBe Volunteer of the Year

2019-11-07T10:46:38-06:00

Impact. Dedication. Heart for service. These words describe Kori Meredith, EmBe’s 2018 Distinguished Volunteer of the Year. Kori, a third grade teacher at Spearfish Creekside Elementary, has organized Girls on the Run at her school since 2016.  Girls on the Run provides 3rd-5th grade girls with opportunities to learn about being their most joyful, healthy and best selves. None of it would be possible without Kori’s work to bring the programming to her community and sustain its impact. Thanks to Kori’s vision, nearly 200 girls have gained important life skills in teamwork, conflict resolution, and cooperation. They have been guided [...]

Kori Meredith named EmBe Volunteer of the Year2019-11-07T10:46:38-06:00
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