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Gulf Coast United Way Schedules Kick-OffThe United Way of the Texas OnH Const will kick-off its anntial campaign Sept 7 atnoon in Sam Houston ParkThe puhlir is invited to participate in the activities which will include two hot air balloons, a live marching hand. and AstroworldcharactersIn addition. United Wayagencies will exhibit their services Sept 7 asnd ft at five area shopping malls the United Way Agency Showcase will feature free blood pressure screening by theVisiting Nurse Association,handwriting analysis of potential volunteers by the Voluntan Art ion Center, andother agency demonstrationsat C.reenspoint. Northwest. Sharpstown, C.ulfgate, and Almeda shopping malls from 10 a m to 9 pm The 25.000 United Wayvolunteers, who are seeking to raise 123 5 million by Oct. 30. have organized then fund raising efforts around the theme of ‘People Helping People, the United Way Ronald Rrown. rhairmnn of Houston National Rank, isserving as the 1970 CampaignChairman The goal is a 12 0percent increase over the amount raised last vear The Houston area UnitedWav has lead the nation for*the past four vears in thepercent of increase in campaign contributions Even in times of financial difficulties'* said Ron Rrown.Campaign Chairman.“Houstonians have alwaysshown willingness to help those in need It is this kind ofromm»mit\ attitude that has*made Houston’s United Way Campaign successful year after vear *’Contributions to the annual United Way campaign provide support for 01 areaagencies, including five new organizationsIn 197k. the Unite*! Way agencies provided services to more than 750.000 people In addition to bring more services to suburban areas, there are social sendee renters inFort Rrnd County and In*Clear 1 ake Hav Area
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Alvin Sun
Alvin, Texas, US
Tue, Sep 04, 1979
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