George Hinton

SDC Stands For ‘Still Didn’t Compensate’ Says Unpaid Former Employee

Several former employees of social service agency claim they still haven't been paid since April implosion.

SDC Pays Out Another Round of Overdue Wages

Latest payment from distressed agency covers early April pay period.

How Milwaukee’s Giant Anti-Poverty Agency Unraveled

Government agencies gave SDC big contracts even after it ended internal auditing.

The Shocking Demise of SDC

Sudden closing of anti-poverty agency Social Development Commission has dire consequences, no easy solution.

SDC Restructures Research Arm To Focus on Racism, Poverty

New institute marks a return to the roots of the Social Development Commission.

Why Black Homeownership Rate Is Low

And local resources that can help you buy a home.

Elmer Moore Jr. Hits the Ground Running At WHEDA

Moore formerly ran Scale Up Milwaukee, now he's serving in the governor's cabinet.

Poverty’s Unrelenting Grip on Milwaukee

City ranks second worst among big cities, with many barriers to overcoming poverty.

Royal Capital Plans $200 Million ‘Lifestyle Campus’

Cudahy Farms would ultimately have 1,110 units on 51 acres near 91st and Brown Deer.

Menards Plans Northridge Expansion

Retailer building out self-storage facility on former Pick 'n Save property.

15,000 County Residents Have Gotten Rental Aid

But thousands more wait for help as agencies struggle with backlog.

Landlord Helps Tenant Get Rental Assistance, Instead of Evicting

The landlord waited months for rental assistance, not wanting to evict her tenant.

Renters Struggling to Navigate Rental Assistance

Some face eviction after filing applications and waiting months to hear back.

National Eviction Moratorium Could Soon End

Federal judge struck down original order. The Justice Department is appealing the ruling.

How George Hinton Rose to Leadership

CEO of Social Development Commission was high school dropout, one of 14 children.

City of Milwaukee Announces $15 Million in CARES Act Funding for Rent Support and Assistance

Agencies Struggle With Demand for Rent Assistance

Tens of thousands have applied for rental assistance since the eviction ban expired.

If Not Now, When?

Never has America been more poised for change. Do more. Say more. Keep the pressure on.

Where to Get Free Tax Assistance

Don’t throw your money away. Three organizations at six locations offer free help.

Mayor Barrett Proposes $2.2 Million in Block Grant Funds for Lead Abatement

“We will continue to act proactively to reduce the number of Milwaukee children with lead poisoning.”

Why St. Joseph Hospital Is Targeted

It’s all about greed by “non-profits,” chasing revenues and big salaries.

Social Development Commission Receives Clean Audit for Third Consecutive Year

In 2016, SDC applied $11.4 million to programs that provide pathways from poverty to success for Milwaukee County residents.

Contribution to Chantia Lewis of $100

Contribution to Johnny Thomas of $100

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $100

SDC Tax Assistance Program Saved

United Way grant assures that free tax assistance program can serve thousands.

Contribution to Khalif Rainey of $100

Education and Transportation Top Concerns at Budget Forum

Democratic legislators hold listening session in Milwaukee and get an earful.