An attempt to oust Jorge Franco, interim CEO and board chair of the Social Development Commission, is the latest in a series of conflicts as the organization works to restart anti-poverty services.
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Key takeaways from the SDC board meeting Oct. 30
Among the items discussed was the possibility that UMOS has been tapped to assume funds previously allocated to SDC, a potential buyer for the foreclosed headquarters on North Avenue and a non-binding agreement with a bank that could help SDC resume services.
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Social Development Commission buildings face foreclosure
A Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge has ruled that the Social Development Commission’s property corporation defaulted on mortgage payments for its North Avenue buildings and faces foreclosure .
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SDC requests review from federal government on state’s funding decision
The Social Development Commission, or SDC, is asking the federal government to reverse a decision made by the state that could alter the anti-poverty agency’s funding options.
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SDC faces more funding upheaval after state removes its community action status
The state of Wisconsin is rescinding the Social Development Commission’s status as Milwaukee County’s community action agency, a move that puts the SDC’s ability to offer critical services to the community in jeopardy.
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Two former SDC board members reflect on the agency’s past and future
Barbara Toles and Terese Caro, two former board members of the Social Development Commission, believe the board did its best to respond to the agency’s problems as they learned of them.
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Milwaukee County appears ready to find replacement for SDC
As the Social Development Commission awaits a decision on its status as a community action agency, the county says it’s ready to work with the state to find a new partner.
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‘A critical path’: SDC leaders discuss next steps to keep agency alive
Leaders of the Social Development Commission say continuing to get funding from the state as a community action agency is their priority for keeping the social services agency in business.
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Everyone agrees SDC’s services are needed. But who should deliver them?
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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SDC’s North Avenue buildings face foreclosure risk
Forward Community Investments launched foreclosure proceedings against SD Properties Inc. and the Social Development Commission last week for defaulting on mortgage payments.