Helping Pinellas Hispanics is a passion kindled early for Puerto Rican woman
Kristy Padilla, 26, focuses on newly arrived young people. Her work with a Clearwater group earned her a guest spot at President Bidenâs address to Congress.
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Kristy Padilla of the Hispanic Outreach Center in Clearwater is flanked by artwork from children who attended her summer camp. It's just one of the many outreach efforts for young people that Padilla helps lead. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]
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CLEARWATER â Kristy Padilla was 16 when she visited La Casa de Todos, a shelter for abused women and children in her native Puerto Rico.