Franklin Granville Vance Smart Start is tax-exempt as an organization described in Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. As a partner in the Smart Start network, we are required by North Carolina state law to garner and report community support in the form of cash, volunteer time, donated equipment, supplies, office space, and services. We would like to thank you in advance for any effort you make to support families with young children in our community. Together we are “Building Brighter Futures for Children”.