These mighty little paper boxes carry a big message.

The national community Soul Box Project aims to raise awareness of the epidemic of gun violence in our country and honor the victims of gun violence throughout the US. On February 15, 36,000 boxes will be hand delivered to the Oregon state capitol in Salem. Each box represents a person who has been killed by gunfire in the US in an average year.

The Soul Box Project envisions a society where all people living in the US are empowered to choose actions regarding responsible gun use that reflect their values, priorities and beliefs so we can live in safe communities, talk to resolve conflicts, have schools focus on learning, gather to worship in peace, and thrive in economies that foster trust and unity.

To learn more, visit Soulboxproject.org. Make a box, send a box, mail a box to Soul Box, PO Box 19900, Portland, OR 97280.

LCAC artists support the vision of the Soul Box Project to pay respect to gunfire victims.