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June 23, 1954
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Professor Woods of the Atlanta Negro Blind organization celebrates raising over $7,000 in a membership drive, crediting chairman Jesse O. Thomas and public support. He highlights how the group transforms blind individuals into productive citizens through training, with anecdotes of personal triumphs.
Merged-components note: Continuation of story on organization for the blind.
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Director Points To Value Of Organization For Blind
BY WILLIAM GORDON
Managing Editor, Atlanta Daily World
"What we consider to be a most significant achievement," he said, is the fact that we give these people new hope, something to live for as useful citizens."
A few days following the "victory dinner" held in the interest of raising funds for the Atlanta Negro blind, Professor Woods was just as jubilant-clever-and he had a right to be.
His organization set out to raise $4,000 during the recent membership drive for the colored blind headed by Jesse O. Thomas as campaign chairman. A sum of more than $7,000 has been raised to date.
"This is one of the greatest years we have ever had," Professor Woods said. He added that several factors were back of the successful campaign.
First of all, Professor Woods praised Mr. Thomas, for what he called "a magnificent job done" by a man who has had long years of training in the field of social work and community service.
Mr. Thomas who has been away from Atlanta for more than 15 years, was successful despite his absence.
The real fact is, Professor Woods bears out, is that Mr. Thomas who is a trained social worker and a native Atlantan, got the chance during the campaign to apply much of his real technique.
PUBLIC AWARENESS
Still another factor, Professor Woods believes is public awareness of the worth of the organization in the Atlanta community.
As he pointed out before a capacity crowd at the "victory dinner" last Friday night, "we have come a long way from the location in a church basement to that of a much more modern plant on Sunset Street."
It was said during his speech that years ago, blind people walked the streets with a tin cup and a stick. This picture today has almost completely faded from Atlanta.
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BUT DON'T INHALE
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Atlanta streets.
"Blind people today have become useful citizens," Professor Woods said.
"They are taxpayers. some have bought homes and others are making themselves useful to society through their own initiative and ability," he added. Stories back of the success of the organization are numerous.
NO WILL TO LIVE
There is the man who once worked in a bank as a porter.
When he lost his sight, he became desperate and had no will to live.
They took him into the association for the blind and taught him to make use of himself by overcoming his handicap. He followed the advice of teachers and volunteer workers at the association Today.
this same man is back on the job in a more skillful spot and at higher pay
Others have made similar achievements in various fields of interest. all acquired through the training and guidance at the Atlanta Metropolitan Association for the Blind
The speech made by Professor Woods at the 'victory dinner' was touching, but even more touching were the words that came from the lips of Miss Wilhelmenia Leigh former Atlanta school teacher.
Miss Leigh. now blind. thanked the people at the dinner for their cooperation. She could speak with complete authority and assurance, because she is a product of the association for the blind Professor Woods can be jubilant. because he started the organization almost a decade ago
BY WILLIAM GORDON
Managing Editor, Atlanta Daily World
"What we consider to be a most significant achievement," he said, is the fact that we give these people new hope, something to live for as useful citizens."
A few days following the "victory dinner" held in the interest of raising funds for the Atlanta Negro blind, Professor Woods was just as jubilant-clever-and he had a right to be.
His organization set out to raise $4,000 during the recent membership drive for the colored blind headed by Jesse O. Thomas as campaign chairman. A sum of more than $7,000 has been raised to date.
"This is one of the greatest years we have ever had," Professor Woods said. He added that several factors were back of the successful campaign.
First of all, Professor Woods praised Mr. Thomas, for what he called "a magnificent job done" by a man who has had long years of training in the field of social work and community service.
Mr. Thomas who has been away from Atlanta for more than 15 years, was successful despite his absence.
The real fact is, Professor Woods bears out, is that Mr. Thomas who is a trained social worker and a native Atlantan, got the chance during the campaign to apply much of his real technique.
PUBLIC AWARENESS
Still another factor, Professor Woods believes is public awareness of the worth of the organization in the Atlanta community.
As he pointed out before a capacity crowd at the "victory dinner" last Friday night, "we have come a long way from the location in a church basement to that of a much more modern plant on Sunset Street."
It was said during his speech that years ago, blind people walked the streets with a tin cup and a stick. This picture today has almost completely faded from Atlanta.
(Continued on Page 4 Column 5)
BUT DON'T INHALE
Director Points
(Continued From Page One)
Atlanta streets.
"Blind people today have become useful citizens," Professor Woods said.
"They are taxpayers. some have bought homes and others are making themselves useful to society through their own initiative and ability," he added. Stories back of the success of the organization are numerous.
NO WILL TO LIVE
There is the man who once worked in a bank as a porter.
When he lost his sight, he became desperate and had no will to live.
They took him into the association for the blind and taught him to make use of himself by overcoming his handicap. He followed the advice of teachers and volunteer workers at the association Today.
this same man is back on the job in a more skillful spot and at higher pay
Others have made similar achievements in various fields of interest. all acquired through the training and guidance at the Atlanta Metropolitan Association for the Blind
The speech made by Professor Woods at the 'victory dinner' was touching, but even more touching were the words that came from the lips of Miss Wilhelmenia Leigh former Atlanta school teacher.
Miss Leigh. now blind. thanked the people at the dinner for their cooperation. She could speak with complete authority and assurance, because she is a product of the association for the blind Professor Woods can be jubilant. because he started the organization almost a decade ago
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Recovery
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Blind Organization
Fundraising Success
Personal Recovery
Atlanta Community
Useful Citizens
What entities or persons were involved?
Professor Woods
Jesse O. Thomas
Miss Wilhelmenia Leigh
Where did it happen?
Atlanta
Story Details
Key Persons
Professor Woods
Jesse O. Thomas
Miss Wilhelmenia Leigh
Location
Atlanta
Event Date
Recent
Story Details
The Atlanta Negro Blind organization, led by Professor Woods, exceeds its $4,000 fundraising goal, raising over $7,000 under chairman Jesse O. Thomas. The group provides training that enables blind individuals, like a former porter and Miss Leigh, to overcome handicaps and become productive citizens.