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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 98,840 people in 2020.

FEATURED STORIES

  • Community Advocates is providing temporary rent assistance to Milwaukee County and Waukesha County 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.

  • Your gift can prevent eviction and keep families in their homes. Click here to learn more.

  • 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.

  • All Energy Assistance Benefits Application appointments will be held via a scheduled phone call to help people get connected. Learn more here.

  • Learn how the Child Tax Credit changes in 2021 will benefit Wisconsin families. Click here for resources and information.

  • 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.

  • People Helped by Our Basic Needs Division in 2020

    97,326

  • Energy Assistance Applications Processed in 2020

    35,602

  • Individuals Received Milwaukee Women's Center Services in 2020

    1,133

  • Job Seekers Found Free Clothing in the Bottomless Closet in 2020

    179

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

October 11, 2021

In order to lead a truly altruistic life, it’s important to take stock of your own mental health, as well as those around you. There are a ton of free resources and tactics you can use to check-in and improve your mental clarity.

October 4, 2021

It’s hard to believe that another month has come and gone. As we enter October and inch closer to the holiday season, year-end giving and volunteering also ramps up.