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Goodwill is doing a job in Indianapolis. It is one very effective antidote to relief roles and dependence. It deserves all the support the citizens of this community can give it.
The Indianapolis, Indiana News
February 21, 1956

Goodwill Industries gives the handicapped the chance most of them want ... a chance to show what they can do with what they have left ... to develop their abilities and to discount their disabilities. In so doing, both the handicapped and society are helped.
The Charleston, West Virginia Gazette
May 12,1956

Goodwill Industries asks very little of the public in relation to the good it accomplishes for the city's handicapped.
The New Orleans, Louisiana Item
December 27, 1956

In San Francisco, the Goodwill Industries has again set a shining example, last year it gave employment to 593 handicapped persons. They drew $508,255 in wages, paid $69,000 in income taxes and even contributed $300 to the United Crusade. They demonstrated that, given a chance, the handicapped can become both self-supporting and self-respecting.
The San Francisco, California Examiner
October 10, 1956

From coast to coast and from Canada to the Gulf there is nothing comparable to Goodwill Industries, the friend of the handicapped with over 100 branches in the United States.
Edith Johnson column
The Oklahoma City Daily Oklahoman
April 21, 1956

Goodwill Industries not only is building self-respect and self-reliance among the handicapped, but it is causing private industry to take note of the good work done by handicapped persons.
The Rockford, Illinois Star
November 30, 1956

The Plain Dealer feels privileged to lend encouragement to Goodwill Industries because, as President Eisenhower said, it helps "uphold a belief in the dignity of man and his right to a useful place in the community."
The Cleveland, Ohio Plain Dealer
May 6, 1956

Because of its fine record of service over the years and the stress it puts on self-help and self-respect among its workers, it (Goodwill Industries) is deserving of Tacoma's loyal and continued support. No other organization in the city better exemplifies Christian principles or is a greater credit to the community.
The Tacoma, Oregon News Tribune
March 10, 1956

Atlanta is fortunate in having such an organization as Goodwill Industries to manifest concern for the welfare of handicapped people . . . This is a worthwhile program, and one that will pay off for the taxpayers by making it possible for some of those now on the relief rolls to be transferred to gainful employment.
The Atlanta, Georgia Journal
September 26, I 956

It (Goodwill Industries) is saving the taxpayers many thousands of dollars, because the handicapped become taxpayers instead of going on relief rolls.
San Jose, California Mercury
May 8, 1956

The Goodwill Industries program in our community is really paying off in solid achievement.
South Bend, Indiana Tribune
May 14, 1956

If, according to the familiar saying, "God helps those who help themselves," then the Almighty assuredly must look with abiding favor upon the magnificent work of Goodwill Industries in aiding people to do just that -- helping people to help themselves.
Fort Wayne Indiana News-Sentinel
May 8, 1956

We firmly believe that everyone benefits from the good will of Goodwill Industries and we salute the organization for its fine work .. .
Santa Cruz, California Sentinel News
May 3, 1956

One of the finest United Fund agencies in Houston is Goodwill Industries.
Houston, Texas Press
May 10, 1956

Goodwill is deserving of the fullest support that people of the community can give it. That fact will more than ever be evident after a tour of the workshop, which should be as heartwarming as it is eye-opening.
The Columbus, Ohio State Journal
May 7, 1956

Goodwill is founded on the fundamental principle that handicapped people would rather make their own way, as members of the community, than to be recipients of either public or private aid ... We are glad to commend the entire program of Goodwill Industries to the people of this community.
Springfield, Illinois State Register
May 18, 1956

OFFICERS OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA, INC. OUTLINE AIMS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

MESSAGE OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
JAMES T. BUCKLEY

For two consecutive years, Goodwill Industries throughout the United States have achieved new record increases in their operations and services to handicapped people. The expansion of Goodwill Industries has been substantially greater than the expansion of the rest of our national economy.

The growth of our program at a progressively increasing rate is, of course, most gratifying. But we are faced with a profound realization, as a result, that in order to maintain our pace of growth we must increasingly depend upon the support of the public.

In many cities, Goodwill Industries have expanded to their walls. In others, they don't have sufficient equipment to do everything they should or want to do. In addition, many requests for new Goodwill Industries remain unmet.