Richard R. Buery, Jr. Named New President and CEO of The Children's Aid Society

Growing up in one of New York City's most underserved communities, Buery was profoundly affected by the different opportunities available to young people he grew up with in East New York, Brooklyn and those he went to school with at New York City's prestigious Stuyvesant High School. He was inspired to return to his native East New York and found Groundwork to realize his belief that all children can succeed when they and their families are given the resources to do so. Groundwork's programs include after-school and summer academic enrichment programs, college access programs, a family resource center, financial counseling, legal representation, emergency housing assistance, and public benefits access. The agency was recently awarded a 2009 New York Times Company Nonprofit Excellence Award for excellent management, one of many honors the organization has received in recognition of its work on behalf of New York City's children and families.