Conflict casts shadow over efforts by the anti-poverty agency to secure funding and restart services
Meredith Melland
Posted inCommunity, Resources
What you need to know about FEMA assistance and loans after flood
If you’re dealing with flood damage, you still have time to apply for federal disaster assistance or a low-interest loan.
Posted inCommunity, Social Development Commission
‘SDC is a victim’: Agency blames state for 2024 shutdown
The Social Development Commission criticizes the state’s oversight and reimbursement process in a memo to the federal government
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community
Viva Nuestra Herencia will celebrate culture with new mural on Saturday
The César E. Chávez Drive Business Improvement District 38 is celebrating Hispanic and Latinx heritage with Viva Nuestra Herencia.
Posted inCommunity, Social Development Commission
What’s happening with SDC: Federal review still underway
If a federal review goes the state’s way, an interim community action agency could resume some of the SDC’s services in Milwaukee County.
Posted inCommunity
VIA Community Development Corp. to take over work of Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative
Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative is transferring its neighborhood programming to VIA Community Development Corp. after August.
Posted inCommunity, Government & Politics
Here are the Milwaukee street projects affected by federal funding cuts
Over $34 million in funds for the reconstruction of Sixth Street were rescinded as part of the Trump administration’s tax cut and spending bill in July, but several other major street projects are moving forward.
Posted inCommunity
With listening sessions, Milwaukee Election Commission hopes to demystify voting process
The City of Milwaukee Election Commission hosted listening sessions to learn what questions residents have about voting and what could be improved.
Posted inCommunity, Resources
Court documents reveal clearer picture on lawsuits against SDC
The agency is facing a handful of lawsuits totaling more than $4 million.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community
Looking for fun and affordable things to do? Check out these community events
Free community festivals, markets and other events are taking place all over Milwaukee this summer.