Valdimir Joseph

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Short Description: 

Valdimir Joseph founded Inner Strength, an organization based in Atlanta, GA

Winner/Finalist Info
Finalist or Winner: 
Winner
State: 
GA
Describe what this winner does/did: 
Valdimir Joseph founded Inner Strength, an organization based in Atlanta, GA. After being left homeless at age 13, Valdimir put himself through college and started Inner Strength to tutor, mentor and provide hiking and camping experiences for at-risk young men in inner-city Atlanta. Valdimir helped improve school attendance, increase graduation rates and reduce youth-related crime.

In April of 2003 Val Joseph passed away, but his vision for a better opportunity for young men in America continues as the organization builds an even stronger Inner Strength program for the future of our nation’s kids.

Year in which award/grant was awarded: 
1999