COMMUNITY AFFAIRS 

 

SEPA members also believe in giving back to the communities in which they live and work. The following projects illustrate a sampling of SEPA members’ contributions to give back to their communities.

Mission Kids
SEPA is assisting with the establishment of a Child Advocacy Center in Montgomery County.  The purpose of the Center is to assist children who are the victims of crime to proceed through the criminal justice system with limited trauma caused by interviews and treatment that is currently administered at various separate locations. SEPA has pledged to coordinate raising the necessary funds, labor and materials for the rehabilitation of a farmhouse located at 530 Germantown Pike in East Norriton Township on the Norristown Farm Park property that will serve as the Center. 

Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief
SEPA is involved in a continuing effort to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Bucks Mont Katrina Relief Project (www.bucksmontkatrinaproject.org).  Bucks Mont has adopted the sister cities Waveland and Bay St. Louis in Mississippi to help those communities rebuild and get back on their feet. The first project undertaken and completed was the construction of a $1.2 million daycare center. Volunteers from SEPA contributed labor, supplies and funds in excess of $600,000, in addition to sending work crews to Mississippi to complete this facility that was critical to that area’s daycare needs. SEPA Members are now working with Bucks Mont Katrina to construct a badly needed food pantry and animal shelter in Hancock County, MS.

MS150 City-to-Shore Bike Tour 
SEPA has sponsored a team in the MS 150 City-to-Shore Bike Tour for more than 10 years. This event helps support the Multiple Sclerosis Society with a two-day 150-mile bike tour from Cherry Hill to Ocean City, NJ and back. The money raised by the riders helps fund programs, information and assistance for the 8,400 area residents that have Multiple Sclerosis. 

Boy Scouts - Cradle of Liberty Council
SEPA supports the Boy Scouts Cradle of Liberty Council with its fundraising efforts each year through the annual "Ed McGoldrick Good Scout Shamble" and the "Edward Town Taws Community Service Award Reception."

Good Works
Good Works of Chester County and Habitat for Humanity are sponsoring a joint project in conjunction with the Chester County Economic Development Council to have five houses in Coatesville renovated by Good Works and Habitat for Humanity securing new owners for them. SEPA has agreed to assist by donating funds, services and materials to help with rehabilitation of the homes.

 

 


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