Men and women looking to build a strong relationship spent a day sharpening their communication skills. More than three dozen couples took part in the program hosted by the Social Development Commission (SDC) Head Start Healthy Relationship and Marriage Enhancement Program “Snuggle to the Rhythm of Your Hearts” day. The daylong event was held at [...]

Milwaukee area fathers involved in raising their daughters will get to share a special evening with them. The Milwaukee Recreation Department, in partnership with the Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative and the Social Development Commission (SDC), will host their ninth Annual Daddy/ Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 18. The Dance will be held at North Division High [...]

The 11th tax season for the Milwaukee Asset Building Coalition’s (MABC) free tax preparation service is officially under way. Kickoff ceremonies were held at Goodwill Industries facility on N. 91st Street , one of the tax preparation sites for the coalition. SDC CEO Deborah Blanks reminded the public that in its first ten years of [...]

By Taki S. Raton Over 20 sons and daughters were just gleaming with happiness, excitement and spirited enthusiasm in the company of their dads at the READ night out this past Friday, June 6 at Heartlove Place, 3229 North Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Sponsored by the Social Development Commission’s (SDC) Head Start Program, READ [...]

A pair of programs operated by the Social Development Commission (SDC) has gotten strong financial support from a number of private foundations that will allow them to serve area residents. The SDC Senior Companion Program has been named recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Retirement Research Foundation and a $15,000 grant from the Faye [...]

A free service that has helped thousands of local families prepare and file their taxes will kick-off its season January 27. The official start-up of the Milwaukee area tax prep program coincides with National EITC, or Earned Income Tax Credit, Day. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program of the Milwaukee Asset Building Coalition (MABC) will [...]

New guidelines by the Federal Government for all Head Start programs nationwide will require many agencies to enter into a competitive bidding process. Government officials say the new guidelines and implementation of the bidding process will improve quality and accountability for the preschool program. Social Development Commission (SDC) CEO Deborah Blanks welcomes the changes, saying [...]

Stay comfortable and save money Finding a comfortable indoor air temperature can be a challenge during these cold winter months. The Weatherization Program of SDC offers the following tips are ways to remain comfortable despite Old Man Winter. Many people tend to turn up their thermostats when the cold sets in, but when doing so, [...]

More than 200 hundred job seekers got the chance to talk to potential employers at a Job Fair held by the Social Development Commission (SDC) W-2 program. The Job Fair was held at SDC Richards Street office. Employers represented at the event included Potawatomi Bingo and Casino, St. Camillius & St. Camillo, Clean Power, Outpost [...]

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is offering a program for young adults that helps them with both their education and job prospects. The SDC Youth Employment Program (YEP) will serve youth between the ages of 18 and 21 who need to earn a GED, are income eligible, live in Milwaukee County, have a current driver’s [...]