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Empowering Milwaukee County residents with the resources to move beyond poverty.
For more than 50 years, the Social Development Commission (SDC) has served as a planner, coordinator, and provider of human service programs for low-income individuals and families in Milwaukee County. SDC was established in 1963 as an intergovernmental commission under Wisconsin State Statute 66.0125. In 1964, the SDC became the only Community Action Agency for Milwaukee County. read more …
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Institute on Poverty & Systemic Racism
The mission of the Institute on Poverty and Systemic Racism is to embolden researchers, community, and policy makers to eradicate poverty.
Getting back to SDC’s mandate for research.
Services & Programs
Emergency Services
Life happens. And we are here to help in your time of need.
Career Services
We provide career pathways to fulfilling work that help people develop skills that companies value.
Education Services
Start down the path to success with us. Achieve your educational dreams.
Financial Services
Money is an important tool. And we offer financial programs to help Milwaukee residents move beyond poverty.
Mental Health & Wellness Services
SDC is committed to making a variety of health and wellness services accessible to children and adults.
Nutrition Services
SDC’s Nutrition Services team is working in the community and providing an important link to critical resources.
Residential Services
SDC provides a variety of home services for qualifying low-income residents in the City of Milwaukee.
Senior Services
For seniors, regular activity and being involved are some of the most important things you can do for your health.
Youth Services
Youth Services helps young people make positive life choices that build character and strengthen families as a whole.
A Special Thanks To Our Appointed Partner Agencies
Our Board of Commissioners consists of representatives of three different sectors of the community. One-third of the members are appointed by public officials and a third are appointed by the private sector.
CR-Social Development Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need this information interpreted to a language you understand or in a different format, please contact La Toya Jones, Equal Opportunity Officer, at 414-906-2823 or ljones@cr-sdc.org.. Callers who are deaf or hearing or speech-impaired may reach us at Wisconsin Relay Number 711.
SDC-Main Office
1730 West North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53205
414.906.2700
SDC-Chase Avenue
2968 South Chase Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207
SDC-Northwest
9155 North 76th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53223
SDC-Southwest
9004 West Lincoln Avenue
West Allis, WI 53227
SDC-Teutonia
6850 North Teutonia Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53209
414.963.2684
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