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How laughter, love and charity helped this single mom become an American

Lupita Perez became a U.S. citizen last year and during her 19 years of living in Gainesville she started her own clown business. - photo by Austin Steele

06072019 IMMIGRANTS 001.jpg — Lupita Perez became a U.S. citizen last year and during her 19 years of living in Gainesville she started her own clown business. - photo by Austin Steele

Almost every weekend Lupita Perez starts her day by painting two red hearts on her cheeks and donning a cheery smile.