Care across generations
Warmth, dignity
& belonging
Blanket and sock drives bring practical comfort to nursing home residents and neighbors in need.
Support the next driveNeighbors helping neighbors
The heart of
our community
is its people.
We bring people together to empower children, support senior citizens, and create a stronger Palestine and Anderson County.
Love Is Active. Here in East Texas.
THE WAY WE SHOW UPLove
is active.COMMUNITY MPACT
is active.COMMUNITY MPACT
Neighbors. Generations. A community.
Children & youthSenior citizensCommunity connectionLocal partnerships
Our purpose
Every generation.
Every possibility.
Our mission is to empower and inspire every child and every senior citizen to grow toward excellence, no matter their age or circumstance.
Community MPACT works toward safe spaces for learning, a healthy environment, and the tools people need to succeed. We believe stronger communities begin when we care for our youngest neighbors, honor our elders, and bring generations together.
There is a place for you hereLove in action
Small acts.
Meaningful connections.
From shared meals to school experiences and community celebrations, our work starts with showing up for one another.
Warmth, dignity
Opportunity for young people
Helping children
aim higher
School connections, career-day activities, and shared experiences help young people explore what’s possible.
Share your skillsCommunity & culture
Gathering
with purpose
Community celebrations and Black History Gala gatherings create space to connect and support local work.
View the 2026 gala announcementLooking forward
A safe place to learn.
A bigger future to imagine.
A Boys & Girls Club for Palestine and Anderson County remains a vision we are working toward through conversations and partnerships. We welcome people who want to help explore that future.
Talk with Ernie about the visionFor our children.
For our neighbors.
For what comes next.
For our neighbors.
For what comes next.
Happening NOW
A season of giving.
Join an event, lend a hand, or help gather the supplies our neighbors need.
29OCT 2026
Family & community
Trunk or Treat
Thursday, 5–7 PM · A.M. Story Intermediate School
5300 TX-256 Loop, Palestine
Hosted with A.M. Story Intermediate School PTO.
NOV 1THROUGH DEC 20
Supply drive
Blankets & Socks Drive
November 1–December 20, 2026
Help bring warmth and essentials to nursing home residents and neighbors in need. Blankets, socks, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, personal care items, and fragrances are welcome. Contact us for drop-off details.
14NOV 2026
Neighbors at the table
Feeding the Community
Saturday, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM · Palestine, Texas
A free community Thanksgiving meal while food lasts. Families and volunteers welcome. Reagan Park, off Crockett Road and Park Street, is tentative. Confirm the location with Ernie before attending.
Event details can change. Please confirm arrangements with Community MPACT before attending.
Our Community Story
Rooted in care.
Still making an MPACT.
Explore moments from our community work and the ideas moving us forward. These stories open on our original website.
Warmth for our neighbors
A look back at the blanket drive and the people who gave supplies and time to support nursing home and hospice residents.
Read the blanket drive story on the original website (new tab)Career Day at A.M. Story
A moment from Community MPACT’s school connections, bringing students and community members together.
Explore the career day article on the original website (new tab)Imagining a Boys & Girls Club
Ernie’s case for a safe place where young people in Palestine and Anderson County can learn and grow.
Read about the vision on the original website (new tab)Our community. Our ongoing story.
We’re growing Community MPACT’s digital experience to reflect our passion for real impact. Looking for the original website? Explore more stories and past initiatives there while we continue building here.
Get involved NOW
Your support.
Our community.
A lasting MPACT.
Bring your time, your resources, your skills, or your connections. There is more than one way to make a difference.
Let’s make an MPACT NOWYour next step starts NOW
Let’s start with
a conversation.
Interested in partnering, volunteering, or learning more? Tell us how you would like to get involved.
Ernie WilliamsFounder · Community MPACT
Palestine & Anderson County, Texas