Taylor and her family were struggling to cope after their apartment building had structural failure and no water supply, leading the City of Milwaukee to declare it to be unfit for human habitation. Community Advocates' Housing Assistance Program team stepped in with resources. With the team's guidance, Taylor's family was able to get a new place to live, which was safe and secure. Community Advocates also covered her first month's rent and a part of her security deposit to cover her move-in cost. Now, the family happily lives in a unit that is safe, suitable, and affordable.

Community Advocates' continuum of housing services meets people where they are, whether they are in immediate crisis, facing instability, or striving for long-term security and independence. Delivering safety and urgent support for families and individuals threatened by eviction, job loss, utility shutoffs, or unsafe living conditions, Community Advocates acts early to prevent short-term setbacks from becoming lasting crises. As people move toward stability, we remain by their side, offering supportive housing, case management, and wraparound services that foster health, wellness, and dignity.

In 2025, Community Advocates provided shelter and supportive housing to 255 adults and children per day, totaling 93,075 bed-nights across our programs.

Milwaukee County residents can connect to these services by contacting the Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center in Community Advocates' downtown offices at 728 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee.