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Hearts Of Mercy Director 'Gives Effortlessly' To Manahawkin

Kristin Santorelli is "exuberant and enthusiastic," a Hearts of Mercy volunteer says. She's celebrated as a Patch Community Leader.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions. (Stephanie Christiano)

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Without community leaders, Barnegat wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Stephanie Christiano, a Barnegat reader who nominated Kristin Santorelli.

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How do you know this community leader?

Volunteer at her organization

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What does this community leader do?

Kristin is the director of Hearts of Mercy

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

She gives effortlessly to help the youth in our community. Nothing makes her happier by knowing that she can give back and make sure the youth and families in our community are being helped.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

Kristin is exuberant and enthusiastic towards helping the community. Her positive can-do attitude is infectious to everyone around her.

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Nominate them here.


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