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February 25, 2005

United Way of Galveston

The 2004 United Way of Galveston Campaign Chair Betty Massey announced during the February 15th board meeting that the fundraising campaign had met its goal of $1.6 million.

Dr. John Stobo, chair of the Galveston United Way Board of Directors congratulated Massey and the entire United Way campaign committee on their perseverance and success.

The board also learned of the conclusion of the sale of the United Way building, located at 1902 Mechanic, to the American National Insurance Company. The United Way of Galveston office will move to 1700 Strand.

Fred Olson, board vice president, said that he spearheaded the effort to reach the board's goal to dispose of the building in order to run a more cost effective organization, focused on the mission of United Way.

"We are excited by the opportunity presented by the success of the 2004 campaign, and by the move of our offices to a new location," said Kenna Bush, executive director of Galveston United Way. "I am looking forward to all the good things that are going to happen here at Galveston United Way."

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