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Our community thrives when we work together for good. Discover how your help furthers our cause and supports our vital programs. Learn how we helped 47,968 people in 2023.


  • People Helped by Our Basic Needs Division in 2023

    45,535

  • Energy Assistance Applications Processed in 2023

    27,793

  • Individuals Received Milwaukee Women's Center Services in 2023

    2,113

  • Job Seekers Found Free Clothing in the Bottomless Closet in 2023

    282

Our Mission

Community Advocates provides individuals and families with advocacy and services to meet their basic needs so they may live in dignity. With your help we can make a difference. Learn more and get involved.


News & Notes

Statistically, women aged 50 and older are more likely to experience abuse from intimate partners. Community Advocates' Older Abused Women Program is dedicated to supporting older women who have experienced abuse. The program offers a comprehensive range of services designed to empower survivors and promote their well-being.

Nationally and locally, the number of adults ages 50 and up who experience homelessness and housing insecurity is increasing. To spark a conversation around aging adults’ health and housing experiences, Community Advocates convened the Aging without a Home symposium on October 29 at Direct Supply in Milwaukee on what is being done to improve these elders’ quality of life and how we as a community can provide better care for them.