2011 Winners
Long Way Home, Inc.
“This award means that on November 28 we’re going to be able to build a house for a poor woman and her five children. We get to change this woman's life. A huge thank you to everyone who voted for us in StayClassy and all your wonderful congrats messages! We couldn't do it without you.” - Long Way Home, Inc.
PRESENTED BY:
Chris Carver, COO, Invisible Children Jedidiah Jenkins, Director of Ideology, Invisible Children Watch the presentation »
Read Their Story
Long Way Home's mission is to break the cycle of poverty among youth in developing communities by creating educational opportunities, cultivating civic interaction, and encouraging healthy lifestyles. They have transformed over 63 tons of garbage into construction materials for Técnico Maya, a new primary and vocational school campus. Read more »
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