On June 19, 2008, Con Ed’s auditorium was packed with excited high school and college students and their families, all gathered for Children’s Aid’s annual E.X.C.E.L. college scholarships and awards ceremony. Seventy graduates – 23 college and 47 high school – were honored for their achievements.
In a perfect world, every child would be nurtured by a loving family, attend a great school and live in a supportive community. But not every child has these opportunities.