The bathroom at the mission is dreary at best, with holes in the walls and floor, peeling lead paint, no toilet paper, showers without handles. Mothers nevertheless keep their children scrupulously clean, singing praise to God. Here, Renee cleans her daughters face with plenty of elbow grease. Olive Branch Mission, Chicago. 1999

"The bathroom at the mission is dreary at best, with holes in the walls and floor, peeling lead paint, no toilet paper, showers without handles. Mothers nevertheless keep their children scrupulously clean, singing praise to God. Here, Renee cleans her daughters face with plenty of elbow grease. Olive Branch Mission, Chicago." is a black and white photograph by Donna Ferrato, taken in 1999. The image captures a poignant moment of maternal care in a stark and challenging environment, highlighting the resilience of mothers in the face of adversity. The photograph exemplifies Ferrato's commitment to documenting the lives of marginalized communities, often focusing on issues of poverty, homelessness, and domestic violence. It is a powerful and moving portrayal of human dignity and the enduring strength of the human spirit.