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Bay Area Nun Sister Christina Heltsley Transforms Underserved Peninsula Neighborhood

She's transformed Redwood City's North Fair Oaks neighborhood. It was run-down and riddled with crime, drugs, and gangs.

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REDWOOD CITY, CA — She's credited with transforming a gang-infested Peninsula neighborhood into a place where families can thrive.

Sister Christina Heltsley has embraced people and changed lives since she took over the St. Francis Center to serve low-income families 23 years ago.

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She's transformed Redwood City's North Fair Oaks neighborhood. It was run-down and riddled with crime, drugs, and gangs.

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Find out what's happening in Redwood City-Woodsidefor free with the latest updates from Patch.


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