12 Heartfelt Ways to Serve DFW and Beyond During the Holidays

Because luxury isn’t just a lifestyle, it’s an act of giving.

The holidays in Dallas–Fort Worth sparkle brighter than the million lights dancing across Main Street in Grapevine, America’s Christmas Capital. And if there’s one season when Luxury With Heart becomes not just a tagline but a mission in motion, it’s this one.

At The Assaad Group, our Vision to be the most trusted and referred luxury real estate team “Where Legacy Meets Lifestyle” comes alive most vividly through service. And as Strategic Adventurers, we don’t just show up… we show up with purpose, gratitude, and usually a very well-planned calendar.

Below are meaningful, high-impact, and Assaad-Approved ways to support our community this holiday season along with how we do it as part of our commitment to Platinum Rule Living, Connector Energy, and Gratitude-Fueled Service.

1. Give Back to Local Schools & Teachers (Clear-the-List Drives)

Teachers are the backbone of our thriving communities, yet they often purchase supplies out of pocket. Each December, The Assaad Group launches a targeted Clear the List Holiday Push for teachers in Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake, and Coppell ISD.

How you can help:

Adopt a teacher’s Amazon list
Donate gift cards
Sponsor campus coffee or breakfast runs

Where to give:

✔ https://www.donorschoose.org (supports classroom projects nationwide)

2. Support Community Food Banks & Holiday Meal Programs

North Texas Food Bank and GRACE Grapevine play an essential role during the holidays. Team Assaad regularly donates and volunteers with GRACE to help stock shelves and assemble warm meal kits.

Where to give:

✔ GRACE Grapevine: https://www.gracegrapevine.org

✔ North Texas Food Bank: https://ntfb.org

3. Join a Local Toy Drive (DFW Toys for Tots, GRACE Christmas Cottage)

Every year, Kim leads The Assaad Group’s Holiday Toy Collection, making sure children in need feel the magic. The GRACE Christmas Cottage allows parents to “shop” for toys at no cost, restoring dignity and joy.

Where to give:

✔ Toys for Tots DFW: https://fort-worth-tx.toysfortots.org

✔ GRACE Christmas Cottage: https://www.gracegrapevine.org/get-help/seasonal-programs/christmas-cottage

4. Adopt a Family for the Holidays

Through GRACE and local church networks, The Assaad Group sponsors multiple families each season—providing gifts, clothing, pantry staples, and sometimes even helping with rent or utilities.

Where you can adopt a family:

✔ GRACE Grapevine Family Adoption: https://www.gracegrapevine.org/ways-to-support

✔ The Salvation Army Angel Tree: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/walmart-angel-tree/

5. Support Local Artists & Holiday Performances

The Assaad family believes deeply in the power of arts to strengthen community. Each year, we sponsor tickets for local families to attend holiday shows like The Nutcracker, Grapevine Opry Christmas, or Texas Ballet Theater.

Where to attend:

✔ Texas Ballet Theater: https://texasballettheater.org

✔ Palace Theatre Grapevine: https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/palace-arts-center/events-calendar/christmas-events/

6. Coat, Blanket & Warm Clothing Drives

Baby, it actually does get cold outside—especially for families without consistent housing. The Assaad Group helps promote and distribute winter clothing donations through community partners.

Where to give:

✔ Mission Arlington: https://missionarlington.org

✔ Union Gospel Mission: https://www.ugmdallas.org

7. Serve Hot Meals Through GRACE or Union Gospel Mission

One of The Assaad Group’s favorite holiday traditions is hosting and serving warm meals. Mark often jokes that the only place he moves faster than on a pickleball court is the GRACE kitchen line.

Volunteer opportunities:

✔ GRACE Friends and Family: https://www.gracegrapevine.org/get-help/friends-family

✔ Union Gospel Mission Dallas: https://ugmdallas.org/volunteer/

8. Sponsor Holiday Events for Seniors

Loneliness increases during the holidays for many seniors. The Assaad Group partners with local care homes to deliver gift bags, treats, and handwritten notes from our team members and clients.

Suggested support:

Host a bingo night
Bring holiday treats and warm socks
Deliver poinsettias or small gifts

9. Donate to Local Animal Shelters

Pets deserve holiday magic too. The Assaad Group runs a “Santa Paws Drive” each year, collecting food, blankets, and toy donations for Grapevine Animal Services.

Where to donate:

✔ Grapevine Animal Services: https://www.grapevinepd.org/157/Animal-Services

10. Support Local Businesses at Holiday Markets

With Kim serving on The Nelson Board and Mark serving on Grapevine P&Z, supporting local entrepreneurs is central to our values. Shopping local means strengthening our economic future.

Holiday markets to attend:

✔ Historic Downtown Grapevine Christmas Village

✔ Southlake Town Square Holiday Stroll: https://southlaketownsquare.com/events/southlake-town-square-santa-s-village-2025

✔ Dallas Arboretum Christmas Village: https://www.dallasarboretum.org/event/visits-with-santa/

11. Agents Against Cancer: Give to a Cause That Changes Lives

The Assaad Group’s proudest holiday tradition is continuing fundraising for Agents Against Cancer, which in 2025 raised $250,000+ to support families battling cancer.

How you can join the mission:

✔ Donate: https://agentsagainstcancer.org

✔ Sponsor an AAC sports event

✔ Volunteer at the annual Nelson fundraiser in late fall

12. Small Acts, Big Impact: 10-Minute Kindness Ideas

Pay for the person behind you at Starbucks
Drop off cookies at your fire or police station
Write thank-you notes to local teachers
Leave a large tip at a locally owned café
Deliver treats to The Nelson staff

Every act adds up. As our Assaad family motto says:

“Adventure is Paradise” especially when your adventure lifts someone else up.

A Season to Define, Design, and Deliver Impact

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At The Assaad Group, serving our community isn’t a holiday checkbox—it’s who we are. Every meal served, every teacher supported, every family uplifted reflects our mission to combine expertise with genuine care and to leave a legacy bigger than real estate.

This season, we invite you to join us.

Let’s Define what matters, Design meaningful action, and Deliver a holiday filled with compassion, connection, and yes a little Christmas magic.

After all, where legacy meets lifestyle, community is always at the heart.

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12 Heartfelt Ways to Serve DFW and Beyond During the Holidays

Because luxury isn’t just a lifestyle, it’s an act of giving.

1. Give Back to Local Schools & Teachers (Clear-the-List Drives)

2. Support Community Food Banks & Holiday Meal Programs

3. Join a Local Toy Drive (DFW Toys for Tots, GRACE Christmas Cottage)

4. Adopt a Family for the Holidays

5. Support Local Artists & Holiday Performances

6. Coat, Blanket & Warm Clothing Drives

7. Serve Hot Meals Through GRACE or Union Gospel Mission

8. Sponsor Holiday Events for Seniors

9. Donate to Local Animal Shelters

10. Support Local Businesses at Holiday Markets

11. Agents Against Cancer: Give to a Cause That Changes Lives

12. Small Acts, Big Impact: 10-Minute Kindness Ideas

A Season to Define, Design, and Deliver Impact

The Assaad Group Treats

The Assaad Group Treats

12 Heartfelt Ways to Serve DFW and Beyond During the Holidays

Because luxury isn’t just a lifestyle, it’s an act of giving.

1. Give Back to Local Schools & Teachers (Clear-the-List Drives)

2. Support Community Food Banks & Holiday Meal Programs

3. Join a Local Toy Drive (DFW Toys for Tots, GRACE Christmas Cottage)

4. Adopt a Family for the Holidays

5. Support Local Artists & Holiday Performances

6. Coat, Blanket & Warm Clothing Drives

7. Serve Hot Meals Through GRACE or Union Gospel Mission

8. Sponsor Holiday Events for Seniors

9. Donate to Local Animal Shelters

10. Support Local Businesses at Holiday Markets

11. Agents Against Cancer: Give to a Cause That Changes Lives

12. Small Acts, Big Impact: 10-Minute Kindness Ideas

A Season to Define, Design, and Deliver Impact

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