Who We Are
EmBe’s beginnings are rooted in meetings in 1921 that formed the YWCA in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The vision to serve women and families has remained strong, empowering people to create lives of meaning and purpose, creating a community that serves everyone well.
Mission
We uplift the potential in children, women, and families through opportunities that empower all.
Vision
A community where children thrive, women excel, and families succeed. Values Curiosity, Authenticity, Leadership & Connection
What We Do
Childcare
At EmBe, your child’s social, emotional, and physical well-being is our greatest priority. Our comprehensive child development programs facilitate growth and development, through tailored classrooms and educational toys.
Youth
Our legacy of providing fun and meaningful activities began in the 1920s. Over the years, we’ve watched children grow through our programs, camps, and recreational sports. Our programs help children gain confidence, develop new friendships, and learn valuable lessons in teamwork and responsibility.
Aquatics
EmBe leads the Sioux Falls aquatics community with its expert instruction and training of the best aquatics instructors in the region. The EmBe pool has been a staple in the community since 1965. We offer tailored lessons and training to help swimmers meet their goals and learn life skills. From the first lesson to triathlon training, we teach our swimmers to feel safe and confident in their swimming ability.
Women
EmBe leads by empowering women. Our programs change lives by nurturing and equipping community members with life skills, empowerment through education and learning, and belonging through relationships. EmBe has the privilege of directly supporting over 12,500 people every year, and our participants describe their connection to EmBe with passion and pride. Through our work, we raise awareness on women’s issues. EmBe provides leadership and involvement opportunities and actively promotes gender equity and social justice issues. We believe deeply in meeting women where they are in their life and strive to walk that path with them. When women support women, amazing things happen.
Details
| (605) 336-3660 | |
| info@embe.org | |
| Jamie Oyen | |
| Executive Director for Programs & Operations | |
| http://www.embe.org/ |
