Sharon Jordan has dedicated her professional career and passions toward helping to improve the lives of others. For Sharon, joining the board of Community Advocates in 2012 was a natural choice. The organization’s mission, “To provide individuals and families with advocacy and service to meet their basic needs so they may live in dignity,” aligns seamlessly with her personal values. Sharon has spent more than a decade supporting the work of Community Advocates as a member of the board, and now we’re pleased to announce that she has just begun a term as President of our Board of Directors. In this interview, Sharon reflects on her commitment to service, the impact of Community Advocates, and how you can make positive change in your community.

When she first held the key to her Autumn West apartment in Milwaukee, describing the feeling of having a door to protect her from the rest of the world, she was overcome with emotion. “I had my own key to the door and that was beautiful,” she said.

Community Advocates was grateful to receive the BMO Cornerstone Award at the 25th Annual MANDI Awards in Milwaukee. The award honors Community Advocates' long-standing commitment to our community and effectiveness over time.

Community Advocates' CEO Andi Elliott was recognized yesterday at the 11th annual BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards as a finalist in the Nonprofit Executive of the Year category. We were in good company at the Italian Community Center as the ballroom filled with executives, board members, and staff for some of the most influential nonprofit organizations in our community.

Nina is grateful for the kindness, support, and encouragement that the staff of the Milwaukee Women’s Center has provided as she continues her journey toward self-sufficiency.

We are honored to present our inaugural Community Advocates Impact Report, which highlights the individuals we had the privilege to serve and the positive impact of our programs throughout 2023.

The world observed the 25th anniversary of Denim Day on April 24, the day devoted to wearing jeans to show support for survivors of sexual assault, services for survivors, and creating violence-free communities. Locally, those connected to the Milwaukee Women’s Center marked the day by decorating jeans, tie-dyeing T-shirts, making poster boards, and picking up garbage around the neighborhood.

During Women’s History Month, we want to celebrate the resilience of generations of women, girls, and female-headed families who have been part of the Milwaukee Women’s Center’s community of care.

We're grateful to be recognized in the "Diamonds and Discoveries" section of the Milwaukee Community Journal on December 7. Community Advocates CEO Andi Elliott discussed her career journey from student intern at UWM School of Social Work to CEO of the organization.

Karen Delvecchio volunteered to lead a redesign of a room at the Milwaukee Women’s Center Emergency Shelter. The shelter is home to a steady stream of adults and kids who have survived domestic violence or homelessness, and each room must withstand a good amount of wear and tear over time.