Even after the last present is unwrapped and we bid farewell to 2025 with a toast to auld lang syne, the act of helping those in need remains a gift that endures all year long.
Through the Macomb Arts Center (MAC), local families received the reassurance that their plates would not go empty, thanks to a partnership between the MAC and The Good Food Pantry. Together, they organized two donation events: the MAC Food Drive and the Gingerbread House Party. The latter competition, launched during the city’s annual Dickens on the Square event, invited friends, families and community members to team up and construct unique gingerbread houses. Spectators then had the opportunity to vote on the creation that best showcased exceptional holiday building skills.
Fittingly, in a year when “67” is the Word of the Year for 2025, it was the team named the 67’s—mother and daughter duo Tammi Bories and Andi Kovacs— who provided the gift that keeps on giving, supporting not only those struggling around the holidays but also people in need throughout the year. Kelly Shiraki, Good Food Pantry Manager, gratefully accepted a check from Bories and Kovacs on behalf of all the generous donors.
Charity and helping others shouldn’t be limited to the December holidays.
Supporting those around us throughout the year is a practical way to build stronger communities and improve the quality of life for everyone involved.
Thanks to the MAC’s vision, it’s clear that charity isn’t just practiced through art—while art imitates life, the most meaningful art is found in helping those in need year-round.
