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2 Agencies Struggle to Meet Demand for Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program

July 18, 2020

By Princess Safiya Byers Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Community Advocates, Deborah Heffner, PrincessSafiya Byers, Social Development Commission, Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program

Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission Helps Pour Money Back into the Community with Free Tax Program

March 2, 2019

By Rhea Riley Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission (SDC) has begun its tax assistance program for the 2019 tax season. SDC’s VITA program, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, is a free tax … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Free Tax Help, George Hinton, Matthew Williams, Rhea Riley, Social Development Commission, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance VITA

The Social Development Commission hosts the state for their poverty summit

October 6, 2018

By Rhea Riley Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission (SDC) and the Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) cohosted the state-wide Poverty Matters, Poverty Summit. SDC’s … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: C Nicole Mason, Donald Sykes, George Hinton, Social Development Commission, Tim Wise, Wisconsin Poverty Summit

George P. Hinton Speaks about Community Contributions on There’s Always Something Good to Talk About

September 15, 2018

By Rhea Riley CEO of Milwaukee’s Social Development Commission (SDC) George P. Hinton joined Faithe Colas on There’s Always Something Good to Talk About, to discuss SDC services and … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Faithe Colas, George Hinton, Rhea Riley, Social Development Commission, Theres Always Somthing To Talk About

Social Development Commission and HeartLove Place Respond to Call for Job Training by Low-Income Residents

April 21, 2017

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – April, 2017 – “We need more job training,” that’s what we continue to hear from people in poverty. Two local social service agencies are actively responding to the cry for help. The … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: HeartLove Place Ministries, Job Training, ProStart Culinary Program, Social Development Commission

Social Development Commission Addresses Potential Labor Shortage as Construction Season Begins

March 10, 2017

Community Action Agency links low-income residents to Milwaukee’s new jobs Milwaukee, Wis. – As spring approaches, developers in Milwaukee’s construction industry prepare for a busy season. However, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Absolute Advantage, Job Openings, Job Training, Social Development Commission

Free ACT Wings Preparation Classes For High School Students Offered By SDC

March 3, 2017

Important ACT preparation and supplies provided by SDC to Milwaukee County High School Students MILWAUKEE, Wis. – March 3, 2017 – Taking the ACT is something many high school students find … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: ACT Wings, Social Development Commission

Matching Funds Needed To Provide Thousands Free Tax Preparation

October 28, 2016

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Tax season can be challenging for anyone but it’s especially hard for low- to-middle income residents who can’t pay for professional services. Businesses and other charitable … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Accepting Donations, Free Tax Help, Fundraisers, Social Development Commission, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance VITA

Summit Exposes Truths About Poverty

August 6, 2016

By Karen Stokes Milwaukee residents, politicians, community organizers, faith based and the non profit community all came together to have a courageous and truthful conversation on how to … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dismantling Poverty, Dr Joy DeGruy, Jeffery Roman, Karen Stokes, Lena Taylor, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, Social Development Commission, Summit on Poverty

Outcomes from Summit on Poverty Reveal Extensive Work Needed in Milwaukee County

August 6, 2016

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The stark reality of the challenges and work needed to address the extensive state of poverty in Milwaukee County were clear at the conclusion of SDC’s Summit on Poverty held … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Dr Joy DeGruy, Social Development Commission, Summit on Poverty

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