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Posted inCommunity, Education, Neighborhoods
Teens Grow Greens’ interns explore Milwaukee’s neighborhoods through new internship
A group of Milwaukee teens spent their summer exploring Milwaukee neighborhoods as part of Teens Grow Greens’ newest internship.
Posted inCommunity, News
Contribution paves way for SDC to pay some employees
The Social Development Commission has sent out payments for six employees to the Department of Workforce Development for the April 15 pay period.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods
Soccer hero Jimmy Banks to be honored with community mural
The Friends of Jimmy Banks is working on a mural with community artist Tia Richardson to honor Jimmy Banks, a Milwaukee soccer player and coach who was one of the first two African American players to play for the U.S. Men’s National Team.
Posted inCommunity
It’s back-to-school time in Milwaukee: Here are free giveaways and resources you need to know about
Back-to-school events are in full swing this August and September in Milwaukee’s neighborhoods, with many offering free school supplies, resources and activities.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 16
Learn to manage your finances; receive free school supplies from UMOS; bond with Black men; purchase items from the Walker’s Point Pop-up Market; and attend the Center Daze Festival.
Posted inCommunity, News
SDC is taking steps to pay its former employees
The Social Development Commission will soon pay former employees who are owed paychecks, SDC attorney William Sulton said Thursday.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community
Black Arts MKE marks 10 years with full lineup
This summer marks the 10th anniversary season of Black Arts MKE and the third year of the MKE Black Theatre Festival, which runs from Aug. 8 to Aug. 25.
Posted inCommunity, News
Another commissioner resigns from the SDC board
Serina Chavez, who was elected to represent the Social Development Commission’s District 5 and serves as the board’s secretary, resigned from the SDC Board of Commissioners on Friday.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Michael Totoraitis reflects on first year as health commissioner, looks forward to full term
Michael Totoraitis brings his unique skill set and stability to the role of Milwaukee commissioner of health, a position that has seen extremely high turnover over the past several years.