2020 - EmBe - Page 2

Fast Five: Work From Home Burnout

Melissa Carter2020-06-24T08:52:20-05:00

Fast Five: Work From Home Burnout Working from home sounds great in theory. No morning commute? Comfortable clothes? Sign me up. Like many theories, working from home is often not nearly as fun in practice. Endless Zoom meetings and online networking can leave the best of us feeling exhausted and overworked. What is burnout? Burnout is stressed caused by one’s occupation. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), symptoms of burnout may include: feelings of energy depletion while working, reduced efficacy or increased mental distance from your job. Wellbeing in the workplace has become more important, but what happens when [...]

Fast Five: Work From Home BurnoutMelissa Carter2020-06-24T08:52:20-05:00

Setting Women Up for Success: Jeannie Blackman

Melissa Carter2020-06-11T14:05:37-05:00

Setting Women Up for Success: Jeannie Blackman Jeannie Blackman had been attending EmBe’s In Her Shoes Breakfast for several years. Fueled by the powerful conversations around her, Blackman felt compelled to get involved. “I was inspired after going to the In Her Shoes Breakfast to give them a call and sign up to do career coaching,” Blackman said. Blackman, a longtime supporter of EmBe’s programs, had previously served as a coach for Girls on the Run. After a new opening in her schedule, she found her next volunteer opportunity through Dress for Success Sioux Falls. Blackman has now been career [...]

Setting Women Up for Success: Jeannie BlackmanMelissa Carter2020-06-11T14:05:37-05:00

Donating to Make a Difference: Christina Oey

Melissa Carter2020-06-04T11:44:33-05:00

When the coronavirus uprooted the life of a Dress for Success client, Christina Oey stepped in to help through a generous donation. “It takes one person to make a difference,” Oey said. “I know this firsthand, as I have benefited greatly from nonprofits throughout my childhood and youth.” Oey donated scrubs for the client, who had been transitioned into a new job with little notice. “Finding professional clothes is challenging, especially when you're in a tough spot,” Oey said. “It feels good knowing you're helping someone at an important stage in their lives.” Oey, who serves as the director of [...]

Donating to Make a Difference: Christina OeyMelissa Carter2020-06-04T11:44:33-05:00

EmBe Announces Tribute to Women Winners

Melissa Carter2020-05-20T11:57:55-05:00

Sioux Falls, SD (May 20, 2020) - Nine honorees were selected from fifty nominations on May 19 for EmBe’s 47th Tribute to Women awards. The event was held virtually on EmBe’s Facebook page. Tribute to Women is the longest-standing award honoring the achievements of women in the region. “Tribute lifts the good work being done in the community,” said Jennifer Smith Hoesing, EmBe’s Chief Development Officer. “It has never been more important to shine a light on the people who work to make our community strong and resilient.” Firmly rooted in its foundation as the YWCA’s Leadership Luncheon, Tribute to Women [...]

EmBe Announces Tribute to Women WinnersMelissa Carter2020-05-20T11:57:55-05:00

Tribute to Women Sponsor Spotlight: Sanford

Melissa Carter2020-05-18T17:25:01-05:00

Post Sponsored by Sanford. Stacy Wrightsman, Executive Director of Community Relations for Sanford Health “Good work, inspiring leadership, and positive momentum in our community doesn’t stop during a pandemic,” said Stacy Wrightsman, Executive Director of Community Relations for Sanford Health. “Tribute to Women gives these caring, intelligent, innovative, and remarkable individuals a platform to share their story and an opportunity to be celebrated.” Tribute to Women will go virtual on May 19 on EmBe’s Facebook page. Sanford Health is committed to being integrally involved in the health and wellbeing of families That includes support for EmBe programs, including Tribute [...]

Tribute to Women Sponsor Spotlight: SanfordMelissa Carter2020-05-18T17:25:01-05:00

Tribute to Women Sponsor Spotlight: Sammons Financial Group

Melissa Carter2020-05-15T15:14:00-05:00

Post Sponsored by Sammons Financial Group. The connection between EmBe and Sammons Financial Group goes far beyond an institutional relationship where the institutions that share core values. There’s a personal connection that deepens the relationship. “Many Sammons Financial Group employees volunteer their time with EmBe, and others have even benefited from the organization’s programs and opportunities,” said Tami Daly, Manager of Financial Controls with Sammons Financial Group. Sammons Financial Group is once again supporting EmBe’s Tribute to Women event on May 19, demonstrating their support and commitment to women’s and families’ empowerment. “Recognizing and appreciating the impact these women have [...]

Tribute to Women Sponsor Spotlight: Sammons Financial GroupMelissa Carter2020-05-15T15:14:00-05:00

Tribute to Women Lead Sponsor Spotlight: Avera

Melissa Carter2020-05-15T08:45:13-05:00

Post Sponsored by Avera. This year’s Tribute to Women event is going virtual on May 19 at 7 pm. Amid the greatest public health challenge of the past 100 years, EmBe is still here working to lead, empower and inspire the community. By moving Tribute to Women online, we can safely honor and celebrate the nominees who contribute so much to our thriving community. Lead sponsor Avera shares a passion for those making a difference. “The nominees are outstanding individuals who give us tremendous examples to follow and inspire us to grow beyond who we are today,” said Lindsey Meyers, [...]

Tribute to Women Lead Sponsor Spotlight: AveraMelissa Carter2020-05-15T08:45:13-05:00

Honoring Erin Bosch

Melissa Carter2020-04-22T14:34:18-05:00

Blazing a Trail at EmBe Since 2011 Since 2011, Erin Bosch has been a catalyst for positive change at EmBe. As Executive Director of Women’s Programs, she has led programming that has impacted the lives of hundreds of women in the region, advancing Women’s Leadership Program and Dress for Success Sioux Falls, just to name a few. Today marks the final day of Erin’s tenure at EmBe. Next week she begins a new chapter as a Senior [...]

Honoring Erin BoschMelissa Carter2020-04-22T14:34:18-05:00

EmBe announces 2020 Tribute to Women nominees

Melissa Carter2020-04-16T15:40:46-05:00

Fifty women and men have been nominated for EmBe’s 47th Tribute to Women awards. Tribute to Women is the longest-standing award honoring the achievements of women in the region. “Tribute uniquely celebrates the work people do to empower our community. Since its founding by Sylvia Henkin in the 1970s, more than 328 people have been honored by their peers. It is a perfect time to honor the work of women as our community comes together to fight the coronavirus pandemic,” said Anne Rieck McFarland, EmBe Interim CEO. The honorees were nominated in one of the following categories: Banking and Finance, [...]

EmBe announces 2020 Tribute to Women nomineesMelissa Carter2020-04-16T15:40:46-05:00

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Childcare & School Age Care During COVID-19 Crisis

Melissa Carter2020-04-14T16:52:21-05:00

Q: Will EmBe remain open if Governor Kristi Noem issues a shelter in place order for Minnehaha and Lincoln Counties? A: Yes. EmBe Childcare and School Age Care programs are considered a part of essential services critical to maintaining the Infrastructure Workforce. Only the South Dakota Department of Health/Department of Social Services can close our building. Q: Will parents be notified if there is a positive case of COVID-19 of a staff member or child at EmBe? A: Maybe or maybe not. We take all direction from the SD Department of Health on who needs to be notified depending on [...]

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Childcare & School Age Care During COVID-19 CrisisMelissa Carter2020-04-14T16:52:21-05:00

Yearly Archives: 2020