FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: August 4, 2025

Bolivar Peninsula Vision Launches as Nonprofit to Lead Coastal Resilience, Growth, and Community Planning
Bolivar Peninsula, TX — A new nonprofit has officially launched to help shape the future of the Bolivar
Peninsula. Bolivar Peninsula Vision, now recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to building a
more resilient, inclusive, and thriving coastal community.
Born out of a collaborative effort with the Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Future
Development Committee, the organization will focus on long-range planning, local priorities, and
meaningful partnerships that strengthen the peninsula’s future.
Bolivar Peninsula Vision is guided by five foundational pillars:
– Affordable & Diverse Housing – Expanding housing options that support year-round
residents, working families, and retirees
– Economic Growth & Jobs – Encouraging entrepreneurship, workforce development,
and sustainable business growth
– Tourism & Small Business Support – Supporting local events, off-season strategies, and the area’s
distinct coastal identity
– Environmental & Coastal Stewardship – Partnering to protect shorelines, wetlands, and
open space while promoting responsible land use
– Education & Health Access – Expanding local access to learning, wellness, and community
health resources
As an unincorporated area of Galveston County, Bolivar Peninsula lacks formal governmental structure.
Bolivar Peninsula Vision will help bridge that gap by pursuing grant funding, coordinating with regional
and state agencies, and placing community-led solutions at the center of its work.
The organization’s strategic plan—shaped by input gathered during recent Brown Bag Luncheons—will
be released in Fall 2025. Additional outreach events, pilot programs, and planning sessions are scheduled
throughout the year.
Founding Board Members: Jim Denys, Mark DeSantis, Mike Hoover, Christina O’Dell, Tom Osten,
Beth Boles Terminella, Chris Williams
Board Advisors: Brad Ballard, Lance Bradley, Brad Vratis, Dee Winston, Keith Zahar
To learn more or get involved, please contact one of the board members directly.