It is a way to renew and acknowledge the event by seeing the numbers. People donate one dollar. It's a life-for-life representation.

My goal was not to blame but to acknowledge, remember and renew. Activism in art has a negative connotation, but my art isn't trying to portray that. I am responding to the fact that 800,000 people are dead. Rather than blaming someone, I am working on healing. It was kind of like making a movie. All the people who worked with me were people involved with my vision.

Catholic Charities USA is firmly committed to helping people rebuild their lives,

We've done a lot of firsts this year. I knew we were going to surprise some people this year, but 20-3, that's the best I could imagine.

People ask more questions and want to know a little bit more about investments they are getting involved with. It has also made people realize the value of diversifying a portfolio.

It's obvious that the need is there. I'm glad we can serve Howard. There's such a broad range of people from all over the place that really need the help.