An exercise in empathy

Washington DC

Invisible Words was on display at the

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library from March - June 2022


The exhibit was brought to Washington, DC on behalf of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) and the Eleven Eleven Foundation. IVC seeks to offer a wide audience the opportunity to increase awareness, empathy and compassion for people facing homelessness and dire poverty of resources. As a national service corps of men and women over 50, IVC works to empower and bring hope to people trapped by poverty and marginalization. Service corps members bring a depth of skills, wisdom and maturity to their communities and are energized through spirituality fostered by catholic faith in the Ignatian tradition. IVC operates today in 22 US cities providing services to over 300 social service organizations with proven impact.