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Conflict of Interest Looms Over SDC Property Sale

Conflict of Interest Looms Over SDC Property Sale

Former board member given listing by beleaguered anti-poverty agency.

Three More SDC Board Members Bail

Three More SDC Board Members Bail

Beleaguered agency lost half its board in recent weeks.

SDC Could Lose Funding Following Board Resignations

SDC Could Lose Funding Following Board Resignations

Beleaguered social welfare agency's board is now too small by at least one state standard.

Chair of Beleaguered Social Development Commission Resigns

Chair of Beleaguered Social Development Commission Resigns

Barbara Toles resigns after serving as chair for almost six months.

SDC Pays Out Another Round of Overdue Wages

SDC Pays Out Another Round of Overdue Wages

Latest payment from distressed agency covers early April pay period.

SDC Appoints Vincent Bobot Interim CEO

SDC Appoints Vincent Bobot Interim CEO

Attorney and SDC board member says the goal is 'to preserve and keep SDC running.'

Social Development Commission Buildings Listed for Sale

Social Development Commission Buildings Listed for Sale

Affiliate of troubled organization lists North Avenue properties for sale.

Meeting Notice Concerns Mount For SDC Following Layoffs

Meeting Notice Concerns Mount For SDC Following Layoffs

Organization say its volunteer board has complied, experts say they haven’t.

SDC Board Discusses Reviving Programs

SDC Board Discusses Reviving Programs

But paying employees owed wages is first priority.

Nursery Gives Free Child Care for Parents in Crisis

Nursery Gives Free Child Care for Parents in Crisis

La Causa nursery in Walker's Point served 470 kids in 2023.

Milwaukee Mom Will Feed Hundreds on Christmas

Milwaukee Mom Will Feed Hundreds on Christmas

Free meals for at least 275 families in 53206 neighborhood.

28-Year-Old Is A Rising Star Entrepreneur

28-Year-Old Is A Rising Star Entrepreneur

From real estate to coffee, Djdade Denson is making his impact felt.

How Teens Students Helped Southside Community Garden Bloom

How Teens Students Helped Southside Community Garden Bloom

'I learned that even a little area can make a difference in our community.'

CeLani Skin & Wellness Wins Rev-Up MKE’s $10,000 Grant

CeLani Skin & Wellness Wins Rev-Up MKE’s $10,000 Grant

Small business looks to bring affordable healing options to Near West Side.