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EmBe Aligns Resources to Expand Mission-Focused Impact; Aquatics Program to Conclude After 61 Years

Mikena VanLiere2026-07-15T11:49:25-05:00

EmBe Aligns Resources to Expand Mission-Focused Impact; Aquatics Program to Conclude After 61 Years After extensive evaluation and thoughtful planning, EmBe will conclude our Aquatics program and close our downtown pool, effective September 1, 2026. The decision reflects the organization's commitment to fiscal responsibility and to investing where it can create the greatest long-term impact for children, women, and families. For 61 years, the pool at EmBe Downtown—formerly the YWCA—has been a place where generations of community members learned life-saving water safety skills, built confidence, improved their health, competed, and created lifelong memories. That legacy will remain an important [...]

EmBe Aligns Resources to Expand Mission-Focused Impact; Aquatics Program to Conclude After 61 YearsMikena VanLiere2026-07-15T11:49:25-05:00

Culture Link + Swimming Lessons

Mikena VanLiere2024-10-21T12:39:32-05:00

Sponsored piece written by Jodi Schwan The scene that unfolded on a series of Sunday afternoons late this summer inside EmBe was nothing short of life-changing. From infants to their parents, and children of all ages, many stepped into a swimming pool for the first time in their lives. “A lot of Americans give children swimming lessons almost from the moment they’re born – but unfortunately in the African community, we might have five or six children in one household, so who are you going to give lessons to on a limited income,” said Gisma Ali, who recently became [...]

Culture Link + Swimming LessonsMikena VanLiere2024-10-21T12:39:32-05:00

EmBe participating in South Dakota Gives on Giving Tuesday

Mikena VanLiere2018-11-20T17:50:45-06:00

First comes Black Friday, then Small Business Saturday followed by Cyber Monday. But at EmBe our favorite day is Giving Tuesday. Started as a day for consumers take a break from holiday shopping and do some holiday giving instead. EmBe has been participating in Giving Tuesday events for several years. This year, EmBe is participating in South Dakota Day of Giving on Giving Tuesday. For the first time ever, South Dakota has a concentrated effort to raise the philanthropic efforts of nonprofits on Giving Tuesday. Through a series of challenges and tasks, South Dakota Gives will hand out $125,000 in [...]

EmBe participating in South Dakota Gives on Giving TuesdayMikena VanLiere2018-11-20T17:50:45-06:00

Swimming Builds Confidence

Mikena VanLiere2018-09-07T12:41:11-05:00

Fall swim lessons start soon at EmBe. As we enter the cooler months, now is the time to enroll your family in one of the organization’s many aquatic programs available this season. EmBe uses the American Red Cross for swimming and water safety training, with an emphasis on drowning prevention and the best in swim instruction. Classes include parent to child — as young as age 6 months are welcome! — preschool, youth and adult, with group classes or private sessions available. All skill levels are welcome and would benefit from the in-depth water safety education provided as well as [...]

Swimming Builds ConfidenceMikena VanLiere2018-09-07T12:41:11-05:00