The Social Development Commission (SDC) and NAMI of Greater Milwaukee partnered on Saturday, December 19, to offer a Mental Health Resource Fair providing free resources to individuals and families living with a mental health diagnosis. The event, which also featured the play PIECES “In My Own Voice,” was held at SDC’s offices. Several providers of […]
60 Students receive high school equivalency diplomas at SDC graduation
Men and women ranging in age from 19 to 50-plus bore big smiles and carried an aura of pride as they walked across the stage to receive their High School Equivalency Diploma as part of the Social Development Commission (SDC) education and training service program. Graduation was held the afternoon of Thursday, December 17, at […]
SDC Development Properties purchases property in Walnut Way neighborhood for SDC operations
SD Properties, a non-profit corporation that owns and manages properties that support the mission of the Social Development Commission (SDC), has purchased the property located at 1730 West North Avenue, Milwaukee. The main building, which is 32,400 square feet, will be leased to SDC for the operation of its social service programs. A 12,795 square […]
Volunteer income tax assistance program in need of matching funds
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VTIA) program, operated by the Social Development Commission (SDC) since the 2001/2002 tax season, has prepared and filed free tax returns for more than 162,800 low-to-middle income households in Milwaukee County. More than $174 million has been returned to the Milwaukee economy through the program. The grant, awarded by the […]
Senior companions honored for service to other seniors
Nearly 70 seniors, ranging in age from 55 – 91, were saluted on Friday for their volunteer work at a luncheon for the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Senior Companion Program. The program started in 1974, when SDC was one of 18 pilot programs across the nation. Senior Companions provide a free service to nearly 400 […]
Social Development Commission offers free ACT workshops for Milwaukee County high school students
High school students planning on continuing their education following graduation from high school are well aware that if they plan to attend a college or university, the results of their ACT test strongly impact a school’s decision whether or not to grant admission. The Social Development Commission (SDC) is offering FREE enrollment for ACT Wings […]
SDC and SCORE partner to provide free business seminars for budding entrepreneurs
Each year aspiring entrepreneurs have dreams of launching their business and realizing success they only dreamed of. The reality is many small businesses that do open their doors, are forced to close them a short time later. The Social Development Commission (SDC) has formed a partnership with the southeastern Wisconsin chapter of SCORE to provide […]
SDC offers money saving programs for low-income seniors
For more than 50 years, the Social Development Commission (SDC) has offered programs and services that assist low-income residents of Milwaukee County. One of the populations that SDC serves is seniors that often have limited financial resources. Many times individuals have a preconceived notion that they will not qualify for programs. With escalating health care […]
Social Development Commission awarded WHEDA foundation grant
The Social Development Commission (SDC) has been awarded a 2015 Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Foundation grant in the amount of $18,784. The grant was awarded through the Persons-in-Crisis Housing Program in the Permanent Housing Category. SDC is one of 28 organizations from across the state of Wisconsin that will share in the […]
How to create a lead-safe environment
Opening windows on hot summer days can increase lead dust in the home, which poses the risk of lead poisoning, especially for young children.
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