Milwaukee social services agency abruptly shuts down [Video]

A social services agency that’s been a lifeline in Milwaukee for more than 60 years has abruptly shut down. The Social Development Commission had three locations in Milwaukee and one in West Allis. The sudden closure has left both employees and clients in the lurch. For decades, the nonprofit Social Development Commission has assisted and advocated for Milwaukee County residents living in poverty. Their funding comes from a mix of public and private dollars. Their programs range from energy assistance to food programs to even the foster grandparents’ program Charles Dansby works for helping special needs kids at school.”I’m there to help mentor them, help them with their work, anything I can do for them,” Dansby said Monday.But as he just learned, the agency abruptly shut down Friday, laid off the last of their staff, and said they were unsure they’d reopen. “It’s always been here for the community. What’s …