NNS wants to hear how federal funding cuts are impacting local organizations and people in Milwaukee.
Meredith Melland
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, NNS Spotlight, North
NNS Spotlight: Wisconsin’s only Black-owned bank moves into new century
Columbia Savings & Loan Association, Wisconsin’s oldest and only Black-owned bank, marked its centennial in 2024 and remains committed to its mission to provide financial services to underserved Black residents in Milwaukee.
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Here’s an update on what’s going on at the Social Development Commission
The Social Development Commission has added two members to its board and is continuing to seek funding to restart some key programs and repay employees.
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Hunger Task Force moving resource center to new, expanded South Side location
The Hunger Task Force will open a new Southside Community Resource Center in March, just a short walk west from its current location on Historic Mitchell Street.
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Here’s how to get free tax help in Milwaukee
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program offers free tax help at locations throughout Milwaukee for households with incomes under $67,000.
Posted inAmani, Community
Amani United swears in new board; Dominican Center searches for new director
Amani United has new board members as the Dominican Center prepares to hire a new executive director.
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Four takeaways from the Social Development Commission’s latest board meeting
The Social Development Commission board voted to restore its audit committee and discussed SDC’s grant funding and financial records at a meeting on Thursday.
Posted inCommunity, NNS Spotlight, Profile
NNS Spotlight: How the Urban Indigenous League is creating safe spaces for Milwaukee’s Native community
The Urban Indigenous League hosts intertribal events for Native American and Indigenous people in Milwaukee to gather, celebrate and share knowledge.
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Memorable story of 2024: How the Social Development Commission failed its Milwaukee residents
Reporter Meredith Melland’s favorite story of the year is Wisconsin Watch and WPR reporter Addie Costello’s investigation into the Social Development Commission, which paints a vivid picture of SDC’s complicated history and weakened internal controls.
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Photos: Gallery 507 opens gift shop for the holidays
Gallery 507’s new gift shop is open on select days through Saturday, Dec. 28, selling artisan items for the holidays to support the Bronzeville Center for the Arts.