GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — An artist is turning his talent into a way to give back to the Grand Rapids charities that have helped him during his time on the streets.
James McNorton, 51, found himself in a very tough spot several months ago, far away from his sunny island home of Maui and without a place to sleep.
“I followed an ex-girlfriend and tried to make another start and things didn’t work out. And I ended up suddenly homeless with nothing but the clothes on my back,” he explained.
Living outside is all about survival, especially during West Michigan’s brutal winters. That’s why McNorton’s backpack was a lifeline.
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