More than 100 NYC students defy odds to graduate while homeless

More than 100 New York City students were honored for graduating high school and getting accepted into college – all while living in homeless shelters.

On Thursday night, the Department of Homeless Services saluted its students who are bound for college.

Each student was gifted with a laptop and a duffel bag filled with freshman essentials.

“They’re homeless because of the economics, the gap between rents and income,” NYC Social Services Commissioner Steven Banks said.

Alexus Lawrence won a $2,000 scholarship for academic excellence. She’s her high school valedictorian and is heading to Brooklyn College – on the path to become a pediatrician.

She’s succeeded beyond her wildest dreams – all while being homeless.

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