By Deborah Blanks I write to thank you for taking a stand, some on bended knee, all striving for unity and respecting one’s right to free speech. Unfortunately, many people want you to abandon … [Read more...]
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Black Male Youth-Milwaukee Summit Shows Options for Young Black Men
Talking is fine, but actions are even more important. That’s why hope, aspirations and options for young black men are on the agenda of the annual Black Male Youth-Milwaukee Summit at UWM, Dec. … [Read more...]
SDC CEO announces retirement
After leading the Social Development Commission for 15 years, CEO Deborah Blanks has announced her retirement. Ms. Blanks came to SDC in 1997 after working as Director of Milwaukee County’s … [Read more...]
New emphasis eyed at SDC
The Social Development Commission Board got a look at a possible new program emphasis being developed at the agency. SDC CEO Deborah Blanks and members of SDC staff offered commissioners an update on … [Read more...]
Ways to Work launches local loan offices in Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington Counties
Ways to Work®, a national Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) headquartered in Milwaukee, announced this week the launch of local loan offices to serve residents of Waukesha, Ozaukee … [Read more...]
Youth honored for service
Youth completing service to the community have been recognized for their efforts. Young people who completed programs through the Social Development Commission’s Youth and Family Development Program … [Read more...]
SDC Board elects new leadership
The Social Development Commission (SDC) looked back at the past while also looking forward to the coming year at their Board’s Annual Meeting. The SDC Board held their Annual Meeting at Heart- Love … [Read more...]
State honor for Deborah Blanks
The Chief Executive Officer for the Social Development Commission (SDC) has been selected for a statewide award. Deborah Blanks , SDC CEO, was presented last week with the 2012 WISCAP President’s … [Read more...]
Teens show off Black History Knowledge
Milwaukee area youth got the chance to show how much they know about African American History at the 4th Annual SDC Black Knowledge Bowl. Teams of high school age youth gathered at Manpower Group … [Read more...]
Kicking off free tax preparation
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 … [Read more...]