I have been the President of Cray Youth and Family Services for over 20 years.  During that time, I have had the wonderful opportunity to watch the growth of our agency from its infancy to what it has become today. 

What has it become today?  It has become an agency that serves hundreds of dependent children in our community.  It provides a safe haven for those who are most vulnerable in our society. It provides guidance and tutelage to those young men and women who have nowhere else to look for such important direction.  It provides a home for young men and women to return to after reaching adulthood. 

 Nothing is more gratifying than seeing one of the students who have been a part of Cray return years later as a successful adult.  Just the other day I had a young man come to my office when he had questions about issues that face adults in our world.  Unfortunately, he does not have family to turn to, however, fortunately he has his Cray family. 

It is my hope that I can continue in my capacity as President of Cray for many years to come.  There are not many things that I do in my life that give me such satisfaction as watching the success stories that continue year after year. 

Lawrence M. Kelly