North Carolina Center for Nonprofits

The Southeast Propane Alliance (SEPA), established in 2021, is a trade association dedicated to promoting and fostering the growth of the LP-Gas industry across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. With a focus on advocacy, promotion, and networking, SEPA plays a crucial role in safeguarding the interests of industry members and consumers while emphasizing the significant economic impact of propane in the region, estimated at over $4 billion. SEPA envisions a future where propane is acknowledged as a primary fuel source for residential, commercial, recreational, and industrial applications. By providing resources, training programs, and opportunities for collaboration, SEPA aims to empower industry professionals and enhance the prosperity of the propane sector in the Southeast. Generated from the website

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Sanford, NC is a dedicated organization that provides a wide range of support programs and services for veterans and military families. With a focus on advocacy, mental wellness, financial grants, and legislative priorities, the VFW aims to ensure veterans receive the care and assistance they deserve. Through initiatives like the Return the Favor campaign and combatting predatory claim sharks, the VFW works tirelessly to support over 1.4 million members and their allies. With a strong emphasis on community, education, and troop support, the VFW continues to honor and remember the service and sacrifice of those who have served our nation. Generated from the website

They maintain a close affiliation with child advocacy groups such as the NC Child Advocacy Institute, the Covenant with North Carolina's Children, Commission on Children with Special Health Needs, March of Dimes, NC Day Care Commission, NC Council on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and many others. The State Government Affairs Committee is active in monitoring legislation at the state and federal levels. Pediatricians are also busy working in partnership with the private sector to find solutions to health care problems. NCPS has worked on safety issues such as seat belt regulations, playground safety and pick-up truck safety as well as laws pertaining to child abuse and neglect and the sexual exploitation of children in advertising. NCPS members were instrumental in the passage of North Carolina Health Choice, the State Child Health Insurance Plan ( SCHIP ) for children in families with income up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines ( up to $36, 200 for a family of 4 in 2002 ).