For several years now, Emily's Path has used the proceeds from its annual Holiday Treat Sale to purchase Christmas gifts for local children in need. The items we purchase are donated to the Marathon County Salvation Army for their "Toy Store." This program was designed to help low-income families give their children a Christmas to

This spring, we were contacted by the mother of a high school freshman from central Wisconsin. Her son, Noah, who has spina bifida, is participating on his school's track & field team, in wheelchair events. The throwing events require an adaptive chair that provides the stability, positioning and freedom of motion required for throwing shotput.

Nine-year-old Vanessa Poole of Rothschild has both Down syndrome and autism. Often, Vanessa will wake at 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning, and go non-stop until bedtime at 9:00 p.m. The situation presented not only a safety concern but also disrupted the entire family's sleep schedule. Vanessa's parents - who also have four other

Thanks to your generous support (and the hard work of our volunteer shoppers, Maddie and Renea!), Emily's Path is donating $5,000 worth of toys, books, games, clothing and more to the Salvation Army's Christmas Store. The store provides the opportunity for families with demonstrated financial need to choose gifts for their children free

Emily's Path is sending out special thanks to Andrea McNeece, whose superpower is Christmas shopping! Based upon referrals from area schools, churches and the Boys and Girls Club, Emily's Path fulfilled the wish lists for 33 people this holiday season, buying: 65+ toys, books, movies, art kits and sporting goods 65+ clothing items 6

Just a little reminder that your support of Emily's Path truly makes a difference in the lives of children. In the past several months, with your help, we have:   contributed $7,500 toward a new playground at Rib Mountain Elementary School, which increased safety and accessibility for children with disabilities. Dale and Jennifer Eaton were

Just a post to fill you in on some of the wonderful things our supporters have allowed Emily's Path to do.  In the past several months, Emily's Path: purchased and set up a therapeutic  aquarium for a child who experiences seizures and is soothed by his fish friends donated several iPads to the special

If you've ever wondered where the money from our cookie and pizza fry sale goes, wonder no more.  This year we raised $1,752.00 from our sale.  In addition, we received a surprise $1,000.00 donation from a generous supporter with a request that it be used to buy Christmas presents for needy children. So,

Recently, Pam Parent of Merrill approached Emily's Path with an offer to donate a mint condition 102 year old Kingsbury upright piano, to be given to a child with musical abilities who might not otherwise have access to a quality piano.  Emily's Path contacted local music instructors to find an

A local middle school guidance counselor contacted Emily's Path last week, requesting assistance for a 6th grade boy who has an inoperable brain tumor.  "Matthew" (not his real name) gets weekly chemo treatments to shrink the tumor.  Despite everything he is going through,  Matthew remains a very positive person, and, by all accounts,