MABANK–As the community enters the season of giving, Home Instead® is calling on Cedar Creek Lake residents to help brighten the holidays for older adults who may be feeling isolated or alone. Through the beloved Be a Santa to a Senior® program, local community members can spread joy by giving a special holiday gift to seniors who might otherwise go without.
“A simple, thoughtful gift can bring immense happiness to an older adult who may not have family around to celebrate with,” said Mabank’s Home Instead owners Kim and Eric Gassman. “Be a Santa to a Senior is about more than presents—it’s about showing care, love, and letting these individuals know they are not forgotten.”
Last year, over 150 older adults in Cedar Creek Lake Area received 300 gifts thanks to the incredible support of the community. This year, we hope to make the holidays brighter for even more seniors in the Mabank area.
How to Get Involved:
Community members can participate by visiting Be a Santa to a Senior trees or displays located at Cedar Creek Country Club, 903 Nutrition, Lakeside Energy Hub, The Monitor Newspaper, Market Street Nest and Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home.  Each tree will feature ornaments with the name and gift wish of an older adult in need. Shoppers can select an ornament, purchase the desired gift, and return it [wrapped/unwrapped/in a gift bag] to the location with the ornament attached. Ornaments will be available from November 3rd to December 5th, and gifts will be delivered to seniors in time for the holidays.
“This program is about so much more than giving gifts—it’s about creating moments of joy and connection between older adults and the community,” said Gassmans. “There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing the smile on a senior’s face when they open their gift and feel the love behind it.”
Be a Santa to a Senior® is a true community initiative, powered by the generosity of local businesses, nonprofit organizations, retailers, and volunteers. Be a Santa to a Senior® brings together businesses, volunteers, and community members to make a difference in the lives of local seniors
Since its inception in 2003, Be a Santa to a Senior® has mobilized over 65,000 volunteers, provided approximately 2.5 million gifts, and made the holidays brighter for more than 750,000 deserving older adults nationwide.
For more information on how to get involved, please contact Kayla Gonzales at Home Instead by calling (903) 880-5025.