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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 69,434 people in 2017.

FEATURED STORIES

  • Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed services for our constituents.
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  • Heart of Canal Street is Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s signature community program that raises funds for children’s charities -- and the Milwaukee Women's Center's Children's Program is in the running to be a beneficiary. Learn more.

  • Community Advocates changes lives every day. Meet the people who make up our community.

  • Improve your community by joining our cause. You'd be surprised at what a huge difference a little bit of your time can make.
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  • Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources to serve our community. Join us at our next event and see how you can get involved.
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  • Discover how we were founded and remain true to our original mission.

  • People Helped by Our Basic Needs Division in 2017

    67,056

  • Energy Assistance Applications Processed in 2017

    43,773

  • Individuals Received Milwaukee Women's Center Services in 2017

    1,939

  • Job Seekers Found Free Clothing in the Bottomless Closet in 2017

    902

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

November 12, 2018

If you have a student in your life who you want to serve the community, here are some tips for how to encourage teenagers to volunteer with a cause they care about.

November 5, 2018

Caregiving is a valuable position in our community which often goes unrecognized. Let's look at what National Family Caregivers Month is and how you can celebrate it.