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The Facts Speak:

HIGHLIGHTS OF 1956

The operations of Goodwill Industries increased at a record rate of 17.1 per cent.

The number of handicapped people, trained, employed or vocationally rehabilitated exceeded 28,400 during the year.

Nearly 10,000 of these people moved on to self-employment or jobs in normal commerce and industry after training.

Handicapped workers in Goodwill Industries received over $15,000,000 in opportunity wages during 1956.

The workers paid about $1,700,000 in income and social security taxes instead of depending upon relatives, charity or public support.

A record high of about $24,500,000 income was earned by the Goodwill Industries through sales of repaired articles, salvage sales and contract work.

Total income of the Goodwill Industries, adding donated funds, foundation gifts, government grants, etc. exceeded $27,500,000.

The public donated more than $1,800,000 in response to Goodwill Industries fund appeals or through Community Chests or United Funds.

Twenty-eight grants from federal and state vocational rehabilitation programs were made to Goodwill Industries, totaling $244,000.

Assets of the Goodwill Industries exceeded $25,000,000 at the end of 1956, an increase of more than two million dollars over 1955.

About 200 business firms supplied work valued at $1,250,000 on a contract basis to 50 Goodwill Industries.

Over four million homes contributed clothing and household articles to be reconditioned for resale by the handicapped workers. Over half a million Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, school children and others in youth groups participated in material collection projects.

Through branches, stores and collections, Goodwill Industries operate in areas comprising nearly half the population of the United States.

OUR APPRECIATION

On the basis of such accomplishments as presented above, we have received the statements of national leaders which appear in this report. We are, first, humbly proud to he able to report our Goodwill Industries' achievements for 1956 and we express our thanks to God for the response to faith represented in our efforts. We also deeply appreciate the generous and encouraging words bestowed upon us by those whose statements are reproduced on the following pages.

Goodwill Industries of America, Inc.
1229 TWENTIETH STREET, N.W. WASHINGTON 6, D.C.

A Statement of The President of the United States...

It is gratifying to know that Goodwill Industries have continued to help the handicapped help themselves through training and sheltered employment, to cooperate with other civic groups on behalf of the disabled, and to uphold a belief in the dignity of man and his right to a useful place in the community.

I congratulate the Goodwill Industries of America . . . in the certainty that the future will see a continued expansion of their fine work for and with the handicapped.
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
(From statement for 1956 Goodwill Week April 12, 1956)

The Nation's Leaders Speak:

"I know of no organization which demonstrates greater heart and consideration for those less fortunate than does Goodwill Industries in making it possible for the handicapped to become self-reliant and productive. Achieving such goals, these fellow citizens of ours attain self-respect, faith and courage as they become useful members of the community. Your name, Goodwill Industries, is aptly chosen as it describes so well the work you do among your fellow men."
Richard Nixon
Vice President of the United States

"During my 18 years' service as a member of the Senate, I have seen many public welfare needs and public welfare programs. One of the best privately operated non-profit programs I have known is Goodwill Industries. Goodwill Industries doesn't just help people. It helps handicapped and disabled men and women to help themselves and relieves them from dependence upon their families or taxpayers for support."
Lister Hill
United States Senate

"My congratulations to the Goodwill Industries of America for another year of service to the public of the United States. In the wake of acts of good will, there can only be heartfelt gratitude by those thousands of handicapped folks who have been given 'a chance instead of charity' to improve their lives. The rest of us are happy for those who have been given the opportunity to share in our society, as full-fledged, responsible citizens, to lead full and happy lives. We are grateful that the symbol of humanitarianism has been kept so vibrantly alive by such work as performed by the Goodwill Industries."
Alexander Wiley
United States Senate

"The phenomenal growth of the vocational and rehabilitation services performed by Goodwill Industries is a testament to the willingness of both the more and the less fortunate. It is proof that each year more and more persons are willing to tithe of their time and means to help those who are less fortunate. It is also proof that the less fortunate will never be content with charity, but will always welcome the honest opportunities to work and to contribute to the welfare of their communities. I would like to remind all friends of Goodwill Industries that we have just begun our tasks."
M. C. Patterson
President Dodge Division, Chrysler Corp.