Date – Time

December 17, 2025 – 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Location

Sugar Creek Country Club
420 Sugar Creek Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77478 US

Additional Information

Carole Smith is the Founder and Executive Director of Palmer House, a nonprofit organization serving Fort Bend County for over 11 years. Under her leadership, Palmer House has become a trusted resource for families, single mothers, and youth, especially those aging out of foster care, by providing housing solutions, emergency food support, and wrap-around services that fill critical gaps in the community.
Carole is known for building collaborative partnerships with schools, churches, agencies, and local government, ensuring Palmer House not only responds to immediate needs but also creates long-term pathways to stability and self-sufficiency. Her vision and commitment have shaped programs such as Scratch Hunger, which addresses food insecurity, and Safe Sanctuary, which expands access to housing.
Carole was born and raised in New York City and has been a resident of Fort Bend County, Sugar Land and Missouri City, for over 30 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Boston University and a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. Carole was accepted into the Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership program through the George Foundation and has joined a select group of nonprofit leaders in Fort Bend County for an intensive learning experience focused on strengthening nonprofit effectiveness and sustainability.
In addition to her work with Palmer House, Carole is a writer, consultant, and community advocate with a passion for empowering others to achieve their potential. She is the proud mother of two adult daughters and two young grandchildren!
Carole brings over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, paired with deep personal investment in the Sugar Land and Missouri City communities guided by the mission of “Giving Hope, Empowering Lives.”