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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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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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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‘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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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.