The Brattleboro Reformer reports that Melinda Bussino, executive director of the Brattleboro Area Drop In Center, was recognized this week as Vermont's Housing Hero at the biannual Vermont Statewide Housing Conference. "The award is given out at the conference, which is held every other year, to one person who has made a significant and lasting contribution to promoting safe and affordable housing for low and moderate income Vermonters." According to Vermont Housing Finance Agency public affairs manager John Fairbanks, "Bussino was chosen this year not only for the number of years she has put in at the Drop In Center, but also for the level of success she has had working with low income individuals and families in the Brattleboro area." Notably, "during Bussino's time as head of Drop In Center, the local food shelf has grown to become a day shelter, a source of income for the under-employed, and a place to find clothing, make a call or clean up."
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