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Founded in 1963 in connection with then-U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnsonâs War on Poverty and under Federal law in addition to State of Wisconsin, County of Milwaukee, and City of Milwaukee legislation, the Social Development Commission is designated as the City and County of Milwaukeeâs Community Action Agency (CAA). SDC is sometimes referred to as a Community Action Program or âCAPâ agency. SDC is mandated under federal law to provide antipoverty services throughout Southeastern Wisconsin with its mission as follows.
Our Mission
Empowering Milwaukee County Residents With the Resources to Move Beyond Poverty.
Policy Statement
The commission will accomplish its mission in the following ways:
Research: Â The Commission will analyze and study the factors that prevent residents of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (the “County”) from participating fully in our social and economic institutions and from promoting healthy and safe communities.
Fostering Collaboration: Â The Commission will work in partnership with public and private institutions, community groups and low-income people to effectively fulfill community needs and minimize duplication of services.
Planning: Â The Commission will recommend solutions for the Countyâs social problems, plan for their implementation, coordinate efforts and provide technical assistance to community groups to solve these problems.
Advocacy: Â The Commission will advocate for greater participation in community affairs and create ways to help the economically or otherwise disadvantaged achieve self-sufficiency and independence.
Program Incubation and Operation: Â In cooperation with other governmental and non-governmental organizations, the Commission will pilot, launch, and operate services intended to achieve its mission.
Program Evaluation: Â The Commission will analyze, evaluate, and monitor the effectiveness of programs designed to accomplish its mission.
Human Relations: Â The Commission will actively work to fight racism and build an inclusive society.
- Study the causes and effects of poverty and develop and implement strategies, programs, and services to meet the unmet needs of the community.
- Work in partnership with public and private institutions, community groups and low-income people to effectively fulfill community needs and minimize duplication of services.
- Recommend to the County and City of Milwaukee the enactment of such ordinances or other action as SDC deems necessary to achieve its mission.
- Cooperate with state and federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations having similar or related functions.
- Employ such staff as is necessary to implement the duties assigned to it.
- Have the authority to determine program policy and approve program plans.
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In compliance with the Wisconsin Open Meetings Law, this notice is intended to inform the public about the upcoming meetings. All meetings will take place at the CR-SDC Headquarters, located at 1730 West North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205.
* Special Notice: SDC Commissioner Emergency Board Meeting
This is a full Board of Commission meeting schedule for today, Monday March 24, 2025 at 5:30pm located at SDC Headquarters, 1730 West North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205,
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2025 Monthly SDC Commission Open Meetings w/ Affiiates | 1st Thursday of Each Month Except August
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Community RelationsâSocial Development Commission | Committees
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[1] Until further notice, the full SDC Commission will serve as a) the Budget, Finance and Resource Development Committee, b) Program, Planning and Public Policy Committee, c) Human Resources Committee, d) Governance Committee, and e) Pension Committee. Matters in need of attention under any one of these Committees will be heard as an Agenda item and acted upon by the full SDC Commission Board of Directors. Personnel and legal matters may be heard in closed session of the Commission Board of Directors if and as needed.
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SDC Commissioner Appointing Authorities
Our Board of Commissioners consists of representatives of three distinct sectors of the community. One-third of the members are appointed by public officials, another third are appointed by the private sector, and the remaining members are elected community commissioners.
SDC HeadquartersÂ
1730 West North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53205
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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.