As autumn gives way to the quiet beauty of winter, it feels fitting to pause and express our heartfelt gratitude for all the individuals, corporations, organizations, groups, community businesses, …
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As autumn gives way to the quiet beauty of winter, it feels fitting to pause and express our heartfelt gratitude for all the individuals, corporations, organizations, groups, community businesses, city hall, and travelers to name a few that have given of their time, money, help and support to keep our Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center “The Gem of Prescott.”
Our gratitude extends to the staff, board of directors, volunteers, donors, public works, and the many individuals who have poured their hearts into maintaining this special place. Their passion ensures that the Center remains a welcoming destination year-round. A place where people come to learn, have fun, gather together, and find peace in our Freedom Park.
It takes a village to run our small non-profit, and we would not be able to operate our center without the tremendous generosity of many. Let me highlight just one of the many wonderful gifts that our center just received Nov. 7, 2025.
The Memory Café of Prescott gifted our center A Little Free Library created and registered by their members. In 2024, the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Pierce County was awarded a Social Isolation and Loneliness Grant from the WI Department of Health Services. Our "Pierce County Connect and Thrive" initiative included many different types of programs to bring people together to increase social connections, community belonging and intergenerational experiences. By offering these opportunities, we were able to combat loneliness and isolation that can impact older adults in our rural communities.
The Prescott Memory Cafe pursued involvement in the Connect and Thrive initiative by offering to build, paint and donate a Little Free Library to the Prescott community. On a warm summer July morning the group met at Freedom Park to assemble and paint the library. It was a team effort that provided purpose, connection and laughter for all in attendance.
We are so thankful and humbled by how many people show our center just how much they appreciate it. All their efforts are a true gift to us, to Prescott, and beyond. We are truly blessed!
Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center at Freedom Park is located at 200 Monroe St., Prescott. Visit www.freedomparkwi.org for more information.
