State government workers, Social Development Commission staff and community members gathered on Friday to discuss SDC’s community action agency designation.
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How Jim Gaillard works to ensure Milwaukee has safe electrical wiring
The master electrician’s goal is to ensure Milwaukee has safe electrical wiring and well-trained, high-quality electricians in the heart of the community.
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NNS Spotlight: Robert Miranda on a life of activism, community and doing what’s right
Robert Miranda has dedicated his career to leading and serving his community. Now he’s fighting for lead-free water and living environments in Milwaukee.
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The state is holding a public hearing on the Social Development Commission. Here’s what you need to know.
The Social Development Commission could lose major funding as a community action agency. The public is invited to share feedback on the SDC during an April 4 hearing.
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Uncertainty over federal funding cuts impacts Milwaukee’s community organizations
Neighborhood and advocacy-focused groups in Milwaukee are thinking about staffing, program planning and fundraising as they deal with uncertainty around federal funding cuts.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of March 21
Celebrate the winter residency of DeMar Walker; explore indigenous topics; attend a group therapy session at BLK Girl Space; learn what it takes to obtain a GED; and support a vendor market featuring local women-owned businesses.
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‘Her life mattered’: Community remembers transgender woman Amyri Dior
Dozens of community members gathered to honor the memory of murdered transgender woman Amyri Dior in a candlelit vigil.
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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.