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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.

  • Community Advocates is providing temporary rent assistance to tenants who have lost income in the past 60 days or whose income has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to start the application process online right now.

  • Community Advocates is pleased to announce that the Rental Housing Resource Center is working in partnership with the Milwaukee County Eviction Prevention Funds to assist Milwaukee County residents in need of rental assistance. Learn more at this link.

  • 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

August 10, 2020

This back-to-school season, do more than simply prepare for a new school year—help those in need.

August 3, 2020

In 2020, you might be wondering if being happy is something you could admit to—but even during challenging times, there are ways to boost your mood and try to celebrate the good things in life.