OUR WINTER ISSUE

Your Guide to All Things Community

The coolest holiday gifts. The spirit of giving back. A celebration of the arts.

Our winter issue offers a little everything Decatur.

Leaning in on the Spirit of Giving

We were not sure where to begin when we sat down to discuss our Winter Issue. But this much we knew: With so much going on in the world, the holidays offer us a moment to reconnect—with ourselves, with each other and with the values that bind us together.

So, we leaned into what it means to give back—to recognize some of the many people and organizations that define the heart of what the Decatur community is truly about. The issue you are reading now is a celebration of that spirit, a reminder that the true essence of the holidays lies not just in what we receive, but in what we share.

On the pages ahead, you’ll meet five local organizations whose compassion and dedication remind us that gratitude is more than a feeling—it’s an action. Whether it’s providing support to those in need, creating spaces where everyone belongs or simply offering a helping hand, these stories demonstrate the impact we can make when we come together. They inspire us to look beyond the presents under the tree and reflect on the connections we foster and the lives we touch.

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Natalie Gregory

Publisher, Decatur Living