Why Emler Swim School Partners With Local Nonprofits

Strong communities don’t happen by accident. They’re built when local organizations, families, and businesses show up for one another in meaningful ways.

At Emler Swim School, our role goes beyond teaching children how to swim. Through Emler Cares, our community impact program, we partner with local nonprofit organizations to support children and families in the communities where our schools operate.

Rather than simply existing in the community, Emler Cares focuses on strengthening it through thoughtful, local partnerships.

How Emler Cares Supports Local Nonprofits

Through Emler Cares, we support nonprofit partners in two primary ways, direct assistance and community awareness.

Meeting Real Needs, When They Matter Most

Each nonprofit serves families differently, and their needs change throughout the year. When we partner with a local organization, we ask one key question, when are you needed most?

Emler Cares works closely with nonprofit partners to understand periods of highest demand, allowing donation drives and collections to align with when support will have the greatest impact, not just during traditional giving seasons.

Support may include:

• Food drives

• Clothing and essentials collections

• School supply donations

• Other items requested by nonprofit partners

By coordinating these efforts across our swim school locations, we’re able to help nonprofits receive meaningful support when it’s needed most.

Raising Awareness Across Our Communities

Support doesn’t stop with donations. Awareness plays an equally important role.

Through Emler Cares, we help amplify nonprofit efforts by sharing information with the thousands of families connected to our schools. This includes raising awareness about local needs, volunteer opportunities, and ways families can give or receive support.

Even when families are familiar with a nonprofit’s mission, a timely reminder can help increase participation and extend an organization’s reach.

“There are so many incredible nonprofits uplifting our community and doing critical work,” said Greg Laird, CEO of Emler Swim School. “As part of the community, we want to make sure we’re doing our part and shining a spotlight on them.”

A Local Example: Supporting Lovepacs

One example of Emler Cares in action is our partnership with Lovepacs, a North Texas nonprofit that supports children who qualify for free or reduced school lunches.

During extended school breaks, many children lose access to consistent meals. Lovepacs helps fill that gap by providing food to children when school-based meal programs are unavailable.

Through the month of October, Emler Swim School hosted food collection drives at its Dallas-Fort Worth area locations to support Lovepacs’ holiday efforts. Lovepacs has served more than 7,000 children across 200-plus schools in 10 Texas school districts during school breaks, and Emler is proud to support their work.

Community Commitment Is Part of Who We Are

It would be easier to focus solely on swim lessons. But we believe trust is built through action.

Emler Cares reflects the same values that guide our swim programs, safety, consistency, and care. By partnering with local nonprofits, we aim to support families beyond the pool and contribute positively to the neighborhoods that trust us with their children.

Families can learn more about upcoming Emler Cares partnerships through our weekly newsletter and local school communications.