Career Gear Beneficiary Highlight: James’s Story
This interview was conducted on October 7, 2009 by Chris Stella for Career Gear 120 Broadway, 36th fl New York, New York 10271.

James never had it easy. From the age seven to eighteen, he was moved to more than 40 foster homes and orphanages, later turning to drugs, crime, and eventually serving time in prison. Now, at the age of 42, James is clean, sober, employed and making a difference in his community. He is living proof that with with faith, confidence, and the courage to change, anything is possible. The Suitor had the opportunity to sit down with James and hear his story…

Welcome to “Creative Works,” a regular feature written by Erika Loseman, Fortune’s Licensed Art Therapist. Erika will post explorations of the themes around which her art class is organized, vignettes about her talented students and the class, and photos of the colorful and expressive art participants create. The following is an introduction to what Erika’s art class is all about.