Meredith Melland

Here’s a little update in @milwaukeenns on the public hearing about SDC from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 4. https://t.co/pJmpPCpnG3

The state is holding a public hearing on the Social Development Commission’s status as a community action agency on April 4. For more info on that, and Thursday’s meeting, read my @milwaukeenns story. More to come soon! https://t.co/NlzKBpqUDg

I’m still looking to talk to folks who are being impacted by federal funding cuts in Milwaukee for @milwaukeenns. Feel free to DM or email me at [email protected]. https://t.co/zGiQkSTbRa

In this @milwaukeenns spotlight, I wrote about Columbia Savings & Loan Association, Wisconsin’s only Black-owned bank, and how it plans to continue serving customers in its second century. https://t.co/7zJusfDkYp

The Social Development Commission has two new board members and is rebuilding committees. More updates in @milwaukeenns: https://t.co/Gfj7ZK3Rcd

Hunger Task Force is moving its FoodShare Resource Center on the South Side down the street to a new and expanded location in March. The organization closed its Coggs Center location in the fall. More in @milwaukeenns: https://t.co/lOsVKnNn4k

I compiled a list of free tax resources in Milwaukee for @milwaukeenns. Many are through the VITA program, which focuses on households with incomes of $67,000 or less. https://t.co/Rz1Wr5PLiN

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Stay warm out there, Milwaukee! The Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Center, 1220 W. Vliet St., is open as a warming center until 5:30 p.m. today. Here’s a resource guide from @milwaukeenns https://t.co/h34x74Hnx4

The Social Development Commission board voted on Thursday to bring back its audit committee and discussed progress on funding applications and financial records. More in @milwaukeenns: https://t.co/imY2YeINE6

The Urban Indigenous League is a new, volunteer-run group creating intertribal community spaces and events in Milwaukee. Check them out! Story in @milwaukeenns: https://t.co/CrEMoFUrXg

Some of Milwaukee's elected officials said they are encouraged by the Social Development Commission reopening and/or expect the agency will continue to face challenges. The mayor is seeking more transparency. Read more in @milwaukeenns: https://t.co/J9ZGYQgfEF

The Social Development Commission quietly reopened its North Avenue office this week, focusing on specific programs. I did a little update for @milwaukeenns: https://t.co/zPjxIheJFj

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