Empowerment Coalition of Milwaukee's 2026 Workshops

The Empowerment Coalition of Milwaukee (ECOM) is a monthly gathering that aims to bring social service professionals and advocates together. It is a networking, educational, and professional development opportunity, featuring multiple presentations from experts in the field.

Sessions are held in person from 9:30am to 12:00pm on the dates listed in the registration form below. Registrations are non-refundable and must be submitted the Friday before each workshop.

ECOM is intented for social service professionals only. 

2026 ECOM Sessions 

• January 21: Housing Services
  • Learn about Impact 211, shelters in the Milwaukee area, rent-to-own programs, and resources and programs offered by the Department of Neighborhood Services.
• February 18: Autism and Disability Services
  • Learn about respite care, special needs services, the evaluation of autism, and disability programs available.
• March 18: Legal Services
  • Learn about mediation, evictions, and acessing the support of free attorneys.
• April 15: Job Services, Financial Literacy, W2, FSET
  • Learn about how financial coaching can help and find support for employment planning. 
• May 20: Mental Health/Behavioral Health
  • Learn about youth behavioral services, adult therapy services, and family therapy. 
• June 24: LGBTQ+ Services
  • Learn about therapy services, navigating the healthcare system, and where drop-in services are available. 
• July 15: Adoption, Foster Care, Prenatal Services, Parenting Support
  • Learn about local parenting classes and support groups, where to get prenatal care services, and adoption/foster care navigation services.
• August 19: Medical Services
  • Learn about pediatric, adult, and elderly services in the medical field. 
• September 16: Utility Services
  • Learn about weatherization, local water programs, and the Milwaukee County Energy Assistance program.
• October 21: Domestic Violence
  • Learn about child abuse, elder abuse, and how to promote healthy relationships for all. 
• November 18: Veteran and Reentry Services
  • Learn about the impact of community support, job services available, and housing opportunities.
• December 16: Public Assistance (Virtual)
  • Learn about medicaid and other insurances, SSI and SSDI, and FoodShare programs available. 

Please use the form below to register. Contact Lauren Faulds at lfaulds@communityadvocates.net with any questions.