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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 over 60,000 people in 2025.


  • People Helped by Our Basic Needs Division in 2025

    60,000

  • Energy Assistance Applications Processed in 2025

    27,145

  • Individuals Received Milwaukee Women's Center Services in 2025

    2,306

  • Job Seekers Found Free Clothing in the Bottomless Closet in 2025

    437

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

Want to take control of your health and happiness? A good place to start is by quitting smoking. The City of Milwaukee Tobacco Free Alliance has resources to help you go from Day 1 as a nonsmoker to living a smoke-free life.

On July 18, Leah Bates hosted 3.6 for 36: Birthday Miles, a birthday run/walk that brought together friends, family, neighbors, and community members in support of the Milwaukee Women’s Center. The event combined two things she loves—fitness and bringing people together—with a cause that felt deeply worth celebrating.