People who used the Social Development Commission to help file their taxes will be able to resume appointments as soon as next week.
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Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: Here’s how the Social Development Commission can make a comeback
If SDC can return after its “temporary closing” on April 26, it should return with a renewed focus on its original mission: research, advocacy and policy.
Posted inCommunity, News
Here’s what we know three weeks after the SDC’s closing
Here’s what we know now about the Social Development Commission’s closing, including the status of its tax-filing service and projects in the city’s Neighborhood Improvement Program.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects Black people. Here’s what you need to know
Many barriers still exist to sickle cell disease treatment, such as lack of access to care and limited blood donations. Advocates and providers are trying to change that in Milwaukee.
Posted inbasic needs, Community, Neighborhoods
Milwaukeeans get better access to FoodShare through resource centers
The Hunger Task Force operates three FoodShare Resource Centers, with its newest location bringing FoodShare services back to the Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Center at 1220 W. Vliet St.
Posted inbasic needs, Community, Neighborhoods
How to celebrate Earth Day around Milwaukee
Some Milwaukee neighborhood groups are hosting cleanups in celebration of Earth Day and are welcoming volunteers to pick up litter and debris all spring.
Posted inCommunity, Harambee, Housing, Neighborhoods, Riverwest
Harambee residents develop community-led plan to improve quality of life
Harambee residents and community leaders have developed a Quality of Life plan that focuses on improving the neighborhood in the next five years.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of April 1
Visit an art exhibit at Latino Arts; improve your English skills; practice self-care with health care professionals; listen to live music in Washington Park; and attend a housing meeting for Amani residents.
Posted inCommunity
How proposed bus rapid transit line will affect Milwaukee neighborhoods
Residents can share their opinions on plans for CONNECT 2, a bus rapid transit line planned to enhance service on 27th Street and Layton Boulevard.
Posted inCommunity
Here’s where you can celebrate Women’s History Month in Milwaukee
Celebrate Women’s History Month in Milwaukee this March at these community events.