Square card with white and yellow text against blue background. Card reads, "Mitzvah4Pittsburgh. Some spread darkness. We spread light. Choose a good deed. Choose a Mitzvah. Add light to the world," followed by four options and a place for respondents to list their name and email address. Some names and email addresses have been redacted for privacy.

Printed poster in blue, white, and black from the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union). The poster reads: "We the People" and features an illustration of people in silhouette raising their hands upward. The reverse reads: "We the People ACLU" and contains a repeating word pattern featuring the various marginalized groups the ACLU serves.

Silver box with metallic polka dot lining used to hold the cards sent by students at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. A handmade card with a tree at the center glued to a green ribbon is tied with a bow in the center. The tree trunk is adorned with a banner, reading: "Please take what you need" and is signed: "West Allegheny Middle School" with a heart.

Hand painted sign with an illustration of a landscape with a blue sky, sun, green grass, and floating hearts. The message, "You are the best," appears on the center right.

Post-it note with handwritten message in blue marker. The note, written in Hebrew, reads: "Ahava" (love). Signed with a heart.

Folded card with colored pencil word art. Cover reads: "Have a good day". Interior reads: "Dear all, I'm so sorry to hear what happened there. We as a Beth Chai would like to send our heart to be there together. We believe world will be better. [Last name redacted for privacy] family."

Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a bird with a leaf in its mouth and geometric and floral motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."

Printed tag with a photograph of Melvin Wax. The tag reads: "In Memory of Melvin Wax." Creasing and staining due to exposure to the elements at the Wilkins memorial.

Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of a turtle with floral and geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, a "Stronger Together" sticker, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."

Laminated text of the Catholic "Beatitudes" blessing printed on paper with light blue checkered pattern in background. A yellow band with the words "The Beatitudes" appears in the upper center; blue and purple clouds covering the sun appear to the left. A handmade paper medallion with five decoratively rolled spirals and a silver string has been taped to the front.

Card from a student at West Allegheny Middle School in Imperial, Pa. The front features a hand-colored illustration of the words: "Be Strong" and other floral and geometric motifs. The back contains a handwritten note, as well as the stock signature: "From your friends at West Allegheny Middle School."

Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note reads: "May God bring you peace and blanket you with His love during this difficult time."

Post-it note with handwritten message in black marker. The message reads: "Miss you [underlined]! Love and Hugs."

Letter from a member of the Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church in San Diego, California. The letter reads: "G-d be with you. Know that the great-grandson of Or' [?]- gollath will always fail through those who the follow one true G-d." David.

Diamante poem by Jesse [last name redacted], which was sent with the materials from Emergency Ministry Services, a faith-based training and disaster response NGO in San Juan Capistrano, Ca., affiliated with the Orange County Church on the Rock. A diamante poem is a seven-line unrhymed poem which is shaped like a diamond.

Note addressed to Dr. Jerry Rabinowitz reading: "I will miss your Hello and smile all my days at Shadyside Hospital. Kelly [sad face]." Written on notecard which was cut in half.

Handwritten note written on paper with the letterhead of the North Side Public Safety Council. The note reads: "Sharing our sincerest sympathies" and is signed by the officers of this council. A map of the various neighborhoods in the North Side and a blue line design below.

Note from a member of The Church at Severn Run in Severn, Maryland. The note is enclosed in an envelope with church letterhead, reading: "The Church at Severn Run: Love Well, Live Jesus, Believe Big!" The note inside contains messages of love and support. The church's contact information is included on the back of the envelope.