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It will be here before you know it.  Enrollment in the Affordable Healthcare Act begins October 1, 2013 with benefits starting January 1, 2014 but there is some confusion about how it will affect residents. Information sessions will shed light on the new healthcare program at the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) 7th Annual Spring Job […]

College Possible students are joining with others across the nation to celebrate Global Youth Service Day, the largest service event in the nation and the only service project dedicated to getting youth involved in their communities. Projects included cleaning riverbanks with Milwaukee Riverkeeper, cleaning up a local YMCA, and partnering with Hunger Task Force to […]

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is gearing up its new computer-based testing center to train and test residents for different educational and employment opportunities.  The new services at SDC’s Richards Street offices include administering a variety of work-related licensing tests such as those needed for certification as real estate brokers, nurses’ aides, and appraisers. “The […]

Milwaukee Public Schools’ Rufus King International School and Ronald Reagan College Preparatory High School have been named the #2 and #3 best high schools in Wisconsin, respectively, in new ratings announced by the Washington Post. King and Reagan are the two best high schools in the Milwaukee region and are both among the 50 best […]

The United Community Center (UCC) is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Friends of the Hispanic Community Awards, which recognize individuals that have made immeasurable contributions to the development and well-being of the community at large. Honorees will be celebrated at UCC’s 43rd Anniversary Celebration. This year’s award recipients are Dr. Mary J. […]

Exceptional volunteers and their contributions to our community were honored at the recent 31st Annual Volunteer Celebration at the Italian Conference Center in Milwaukee. The annual Inspire by Example awards for outstanding volunteer service through local nonprofits were presented at the celebration, which was held in recognition of National Volunteer Week (April 21-27). “Together with the thousands […]

Businesses, organizations, and companies are encouraged to organize a team of 10 or more for the Capuchins’ Run Walk for the Hungry to German Fest which will take place July 25.  A team captains’ meeting will take place May 9, 8:30 AM, at St. Ben’s Community Meal, 924 W. State Street.  Team recruitment tips and tools […]

As high school students across the country prepare for the upcoming April 13th ACT test date – and Milwaukee Public Schools juniors prepare for the district-wide ACT on April 23rd – test anxiety is in the air. Students wonder how to get ready, and parents wonder what they can do to support their children through […]

The Social Development Commission (SDC) Head Start Program was named as one of four possible recipients in Milwaukee County to receive five-year federal program grants.  The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the nationwide list of 160 programs selected from hundreds of applicants. SDC Board Chair Kristina McHenry said “SDC submitted a strong […]

A group of youth is taking a road trip that may eventually place them on the path to success. Eight youth from the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Youth and Family Development program are taking a six day trip to institutions of higher learning.  The Annual Youth College Tour will stop at colleges and universities in […]