How Hope Inspires

Photos by Ric MacDowell

	How Hope Inspires is the name of a traveling photography exhibit sponsored by the Appalachian Institute at Wheeling Jesuit University. Pictured here are some of the photos from that exhibit.
The exhibit includes quotes from those whose hope is strong. Organizers say that while the project is focused on Appalachia, the spirit, ideas and actions it embodies apply beyond the region.
	One inspiration for this project was a commitment to young people of Appalachia and the belief some of them have that a better future isn’t possible.