Pittsfield Woman Named 'Unsung Heroine'| 01:56PM / Friday, June 24, 2016 | |
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Kim Bordon of Pittsfield has been named an "Unsung Heroine of 2016."
Bordon was one of 125 women from cities and towns across the state recognized for their outstanding contributions to their organizations and communities. Each year, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women recognizes women who don’t always make the news, but truly make the difference. These Unsung Heroines are women who use their time, talent and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others and make a difference in their neighborhoods, cities and towns.
In addition to being recognized on June 22 in a ceremony at the State House in Boston, Borden was also recognized by State Representative Tricia Farley-Bouvier and Mayor Linda Tyer at the Pittsfield City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 14. A reception for her family and friends followed.
Bordon serves as a DCF Foster Parent Liaison facilitating the local foster parent support group. She has been a foster parent since 2003, having hosted many placements in her home and ultimately adopted three children, all of whom have special needs. In her role with foster parents she is able to effectively guide other foster parents through the challenges and hurdles associated with being a foster parent.
Bordon’s employment position at the Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority involves working with imminently at-risk, households to ensure that they are prevented from becoming homeless.
“She is doing outstanding work in this role. Kim’s understanding and knowledge of housing and homelessness dynamics as well as domestic violence issues are second to none," said Brad Gordon, Bordon’s supervisor. "She has an amazing ability to develop effective collaborations with every conceivable community resource, which provides tremendous benefit to the households she works with. She is truly one of the most empathetic, intelligent, relatable, hard-working, and kind individuals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Clearly, there could not be a more deserving candidate for this award.”
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women is an independent state agency that was legislatively created in 1998 to advance women of the Commonwealth to full equality in all areas of life and to promote their rights and opportunities. The MCSW provides a permanent, effective voice for the women of Massachusetts. For more information on the MCSW, contact 617-626-6520 or mcsw@state.ma.us.
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