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- [Cynthia] I was born and raised in Puerto Rico.

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I moved out when I was 23 years old

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and right now I'm working in my hometown.

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So that's been really rewarding

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^helping people that I know.

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^- [Man] The St. Louis District's very own Cynthia Rodriguez

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^was a crucial spokesperson for the Blue Roof Program,

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during a media blitz on November 29,

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in the northwestern region of Puerto Rico.

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Cynthia spoke with four radio stations

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and one television crew, providing valuable information

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to Puerto Ricans still dealing with the devastation

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caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria.

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- [Cynthia] We're going house to house, street by street,

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going to those affected houses that need the blue roof.

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It's been awesome.

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Great opportunity for me.

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It's very very rewarding to be able to help people.