Empowering Milwaukee County residents with the resources to move beyond poverty for 60 years!
Since 1963, 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 …
SDC Board Elections | District 3, 4 & 5
Become a Commissioner and make an impact on poverty in Milwaukee County.
SDC is seeking candidates to fill the District 3, 4 & 5 community representative seats on SDC’s Board of Commissioners. Candidates will be up for election for the Commissioner seats that serve on behalf of District 5 and 6, comprised of low-income residents living in Milwaukee County.
Be a write-in candidate: Here for more information
- Tuesday, April 30, 2023 | Election Day
Services & Programs
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.
Food Services
SDC’s Nutrition Services team is working in the community and providing an important link to critical resources.
Home 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.
Social Development Foundation
Social Development Foundation generates awareness, identifies resources, and secures support to advance the efforts of the Social Development Commission.
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 Jennifer Harris, Equal Opportunity Officer, at 414-906-2784 or jharris@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-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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