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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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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‘We just want our money’: Former SDC employees still wait to be paid
Former employees of the Social Development Commission are still owed money for unpaid wages, eight months after the organization temporarily suspended operations.
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Four takeaways from the Social Development Commission’s latest board meeting
The Social Development Commission board voted to restore its audit committee and discussed SDC’s grant funding and financial records at a meeting on Thursday.
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Community leader Walter Lanier joins the Social Development Commission board
After leading a charge to galvanize more support for the Social Development Commission, the Rev. Walter Lanier has been appointed to the SDC Board of Commissioners.
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Memorable story of 2024: How the Social Development Commission failed its Milwaukee residents
Reporter Meredith Melland’s favorite story of the year is Wisconsin Watch and WPR reporter Addie Costello’s investigation into the Social Development Commission, which paints a vivid picture of SDC’s complicated history and weakened internal controls.
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Elected leaders weigh in on reopening of Social Development Commission
The reopening of the Social Development Commission after months of disruption, has sparked mixed reactions from elected officials and community leaders in Milwaukee.
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Former SDC employees still waiting to be paid
Some former employees of the Social Development Commission say its unfair for the agency to reopen while they are still owed money.
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SDC is back in business but full recovery remains uncertain
The Social Development Commission relaunched some of its programs on Monday, with its main office at 1730 W. North Ave. now open to the public during business hours.
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SDC reopening: Here’s what you need to know
The Social Development Commission is preparing to reopen some of its programs on Monday, Dec. 2. Residents looking for services can contact its main office at 1730 W. North Ave.