A 17 year old who organized a workshop on the levels and manifestations of racism for her entire Milwaukee high school. A retired engineer building houses not interested in rushing the job to completion but in empowering partner families to build and maintain their homes themselves. A volunteer coordinator who recognizes that people with disabilities […]
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Only a few weeks left for free tax preparation through VITA program
The end of the tax season, Monday, April 18, is rapidly approaching leaving just a few weeks for individuals and families to receive free tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The Social Development Commission (SDC) provides this free service to Milwaukee County residents and is the lead agency for VITA. The […]
Social Development Commission (SDC) unveils new look, new website
The Social Development Commission (SDC) is settling into its new location at 1730 W. North Avenue. In conjunction with the agency’s move into a new facility, SDC has unveiled new branding and a new tagline. They are reflective of the positive impact the agency’s services and programs have on the lives of low-income residents of […]
“Know Your Neighbor” brings together convenience store owners, law enforcement and community members
With the large number of convenience stores in the city, it can be challenging for store owners and community members to make meaningful connections. Yet the “Know Your Neighbor” event that took place on March 22nd, 2016 at the Neighborhood House showed that the interest and commitment is there for these entities to work together […]
Community meeting for design of coming Mitchell Street library
SDC opens doors to North Avenue office on March 28
The Social Development Commission (SDC) will open the doors to its new office located at 1730 West North Avenue, Milwaukee, on Monday, March 28. The agency provides diverse services and programs to meet the needs of thousands of low-income individuals each year. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is the ONLY program that will […]
MPS sees highest number of Kohl Foundation student scholarship winners since 2007
Eight Milwaukee Public Schools students have won 2016 Herb Kohl Foundation scholarships, marking the highest total number of student winners in the district since 2007. The nine MPS teachers honored this year tie a record set in 2000. And in the first year the Kohl Foundation honored school principals, an MPS principal is among the […]
Grants available for minor home improvements in three targeted Healthy Neighborhoods
Exterior home improvement grants are available to residents of three Milwaukee neighborhoods through a partnership among the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Wells Fargo and the City of Milwaukee. Qualified homeowners in Capitol Heights, Havenwoods and Lincoln Village neighborhoods can apply for matching grants up to $3,000 through the Healthy Neighborhoods Minor Home Improvement Pilot Program. The […]
Montgomery named co-chair for Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative
Wanda Montgomery has accepted the role of co-chair, alongside Mayor Tom Barrett, for the Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families (LIHF). The initiative is dedicated to reducing racial disparities in birth outcomes in the city of Milwaukee. “Wanda brings a wealth of leadership, experience, and dedication to serving Milwaukee families,” said Mayor Tom Barrett. “I […]
BMO Harris Bank bolsters pipeline for Boys & Girls Clubs members to attend Marquette University and successfully enter workforce
On Friday, March 4, members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee came together with BMO Harris executives and Marquette leaders to break bread at the annual BMO Harris Scholars luncheon. The luncheon is a feature of the BMO Scholars program, started in 2012, and funded with a $900,000 investment from BMO Harris Bank. […]
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