Perry has been with Community Advocates' Autumn West Supportive Housing program for roughly ten years and shares his journey with deep gratitude. "They gave me more than an apartment," Perry said. Honored to share the ups and downs of his life, he hopes that if someone is struggling that they know there are people in the community who want to help.
Alexia was having trouble keeping everything together before being referred to Community Advocates' Stronger Families Milwaukee program.
When unsafe housing forced Taylor and her family out of their apartment, they turned to Community Advocates for support.
The Milwaukee Women’s Center’s Older Abused Women’s Program (OAWP), founded by advocate Carol Seaver in 1992, was one of the first domestic violence programs in the nation to address the specific needs of older women. Its goal is to reduce and eliminate violence and abuse in the lives of women ages 50 and older who have been victimized by their intimate partners or adult children.
The Milwaukee Women's Center's Nevermore Batterers Prevention and Intervention Program is an educational and supportive gathering of men who have a history of abuse in their relationships, as well youth who may be at risk of participating in domestic violence.
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.
