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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 70,983 people in 2018.

FEATURED STORIES

  • Community Advocates is making health and safety a priority. Our sites are closed to the public during the coronavirus outbreak but we're still providing services. Click here to learn more.

  • Community Advocates and our partners are responding to the coronavirus public health emergency with resources to help individuals and families meet their basic needs. Learn more here.

  • Because of the COVID-19 public health emergency, our application sites are closed to the public but we are available via phone to help people get connected to energy assistance benefits. Learn more here.

  • People Helped by Our Basic Needs Division in 2018

    68,585

  • Energy Assistance Applications Processed in 2018

    41,976

  • Individuals Received Milwaukee Women's Center Services in 2018

    1,951

  • Job Seekers Found Free Clothing in the Bottomless Closet in 2018

    755

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

May 25, 2020

Like any other muscle, a brain needs to be exercised, stretched and challenged to stay strong. Check out these cool tricks you can practice to exercise your brain and build mental muscle.

May 18, 2020

Caring for animals is an important part of living an altruistic lifestyle. Today we explore how you can live more altruistically with the animals in your day-to-day life.