Community Advocates

Community Advocates brings hope to Milwaukee by helping people meet their basic needs and live in dignity.

07/01/2024

New list of in the area -- all over town! Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center

https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/tenant-landlord-help.html

07/01/2024

This event is currently open to individuals with dismissed evictions and completed payment plans only, and for Milwaukee County evictions only.

We are partnering with Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center to help individuals currently looking to remove past evictions from their CCAP Search.

Our next free clinic is tomorrow, July 2nd from 9am-4pm, at the Community Advocates building on 728 N James Lovell Street. This event is currently open to individuals with dismissed evictions and completed payment plans only, and for Milwaukee County evictions only. If you can't make tomorrow's clinic, we have another coming up on August 6th.

** Appointments Preferred** Please request your appointment at https://legalaidmke.com/events

Walk-ins available.

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06/28/2024

RSVP for this FREE course by July 1!

By popular demand -- we're offering our Mental Health First Aid course in two, 3-hour sessions, to make it easier for folks to attend. They'll be held July 8 and July 10. But you need to register by July 1. Learn more and register at the link! This course is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about and common issues such as , , and .

https://ppi.communityadvocates.net/news-events/event-calendar.html/event/2024/07/08/adult-mental-health-first-aid-session-1-of-2-july-8-2024-/488372

06/25/2024

Make some new memories in your new home. Check out this fresh list of in the area. Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center

https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/tenant-landlord-help.html

06/24/2024

Lots of career opportunities in -- find them at this Maximus Employment, Resource and Skills Fair on WEDNESDAY. At Milwaukee Area Technical College. Wisconsin Works

RSVP here
https://forms.office.com/r/aCxyyybj5z

Photos from Community Advocates's post 06/20/2024

It was hot but also a great 's Juneteenth Celebration ! Community Advocates and Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center folks had fun meeting neighbors and community members.

06/20/2024

If you received a notice of disconnection or you've been disconnected and you live in Milwaukee County, we may be able to provide you with crisis assitance. Please call 414-270-4653 to learn more.

06/18/2024

Lots of great to in all over . Click on the link to learn more! Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center

https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/tenant-landlord-help.html

06/10/2024

We're thrilled that Community Advocates CEO Andi Elliott has been nominated for BizTimes Milwaukee Media Nonprofit Excellence Awards program's Nonprofit Executive of the Year. Andi puts her heart and soul into Community Advocates every day. It's wonderful to see her nominated for this award. šŸ’š

The awards are designed to shine a light on the community impact of southeastern Wisconsin nonprofits. The program also salutes the work of for-profit organizations, executives and professionals who donate their time, talent and treasure to community causes.

Finalists will be recognized at an awards event on Thursday, July 25 at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St., from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Click the link to learn more.

https://biztimes.com/philanthropists-donald-and-donna-baumgartner-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-at-nonprofit-excellence-awards-program/

06/06/2024

Being your authentic self is one of the best ways to protect your . As we celebrate , learn more and find resources from Mental Health America: mhanational.org/pride šŸ³ļøā€šŸŒˆ

Itā€™s Pride Month: Hereā€™s how to find LGBTQ+ resources in Milwaukee 06/05/2024

Really good list of resources for our community members in .

Itā€™s Pride Month: Hereā€™s how to find LGBTQ+ resources in Milwaukee June is Pride Month. Weā€™ve compiled a list of organizations that serve LGBTQ+ people in the city

Photos from Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services's post 06/05/2024

Stop by our downtown offices (728 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee) from 9 to 5 to pick up some life-saving supplies. Free. No questions asked.

Itā€™s Pride Month: Hereā€™s how to find LGBTQ+ resources in Milwaukee 06/05/2024

Good list of resources for people in .

Itā€™s Pride Month: Hereā€™s how to find LGBTQ+ resources in Milwaukee June is Pride Month. Weā€™ve compiled a list of organizations that serve LGBTQ+ people in the city

06/05/2024
Finalists | 2024 MANDI Awards 06/04/2024

We're honored to be included in this list of fantastic nominees! šŸ’š

Finalists | 2024 MANDI Awards On behalf of LISC Milwaukee and our Presenting Sponsor U.S. Bank, thank you to all that submitted nominations and an even bigger thank you for all the incredible and innovative work that continues in our great city! This year we received more applications than ever before each highlighting a real co...

06/03/2024

Looking for a new in ? You can find one at the link! Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center

https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/tenant-landlord-help.html

World No To***co Day 2024: Youth step in and speak out #To***coExposed 05/31/2024

Today is World No To***co Day. Do you know how harmful commercial to***co is? Wow. If you want to quit, contact the Wisconsin Quit Line https://quitline.wisc.edu ***coDay

World No To***co Day 2024: Youth step in and speak out #To***coExposed World No To***co Day 2024 will give a platform to young people across the world, who are urging governments to shield them from predatory to***co marketing t...

Photos from Community Advocates's post 05/30/2024

Huge thanks go out to Baird volunteers for helping to spiff up the clothing bank at the emergency shelter. The teams were led by Katie, daughter of the late Mark Rosnow, a much-loved longtime staff member. We appreciate Katie and her pals' thoughtfulness, just as we appreciated Mark's good work, generosity, and humor.

25th Annual MANDI Awards 05/29/2024

We at are honored and thrilled to be chosen as a LISC Milwaukee (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) MANDI Award finalist in the BMO Cornerstone Award category!

Presented by US Bank, in partnership with LISC Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation recognize excellence in .

The BMO Cornerstone Award honors an organization or program with a long-standing commitment to a neighborhood and demonstrated effectiveness over time.
We strive to meet this challenge every day as we work in the community and with the community. Being of service to our community is a reward in itself, but itā€™s wonderful to be recognized for our work alongside many fantastic organizations throughout the City of .

The 25th Annual MANDI Awards will be held on August 15 at the Baird Center. Stay tuned!

25th Annual MANDI Awards Honors an organization or program with a long- standing commitment to a neighborhood and demonstrated effectiveness over time.

05/29/2024
05/28/2024

Join us at Safe & Sound, Inc.'s Safe Summer Kickoff on June 8!

We'd like to invite you to join us for our Safe Summer Kick Off on June 8th from 1PM - 5PM here at Safe and Sound (4422 W. Leon Terrace). This event also features the Youth Voice Stage and there will be partners from across the City of Milwaukee there to share about ways that Youth can enjoy a Safe Summer

Wellpoint Care Network The Salvation Army Milwaukee County Milwaukee Police Department United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee UMOS, Inc. PEAK Initiative Community Advocates WestCare Wisconsin

05/28/2024

Employment, resource, and skills training fair WEDNESDAY! Really good employers are out there and they want to hear from you. Maximus Century City Tower, 4201 N 27th St
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Register at the link.

https://forms.office.com/r/ugZK6rM29V?origin=lprLink

Wisconsin Works

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05/24/2024

Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, to observe Memorial Day. Our 24/7 programs, the and Autumn West Safe Haven, will be open to serve our guests. If you are experiencing a domestic violence situation, our trained staff will answer our 24-hour crisis line at 414-270-4653 to help you out. We'll be back in touch on Tuesday.

05/24/2024

We will be there! Heal The Hood MKE

We are proud sponsors of Heal The Hood MKE on SATURDAY! Check out this fantastic gathering, enjoy free entertainment, food, and resources and meet your neighbors. See you soon!

Photos from LISC Milwaukee (Local Initiatives Support Corporation)'s post 05/24/2024

Shout out to LISC Milwaukee (Local Initiatives Support Corporation), which is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the MANDI Awards! The MANDIs recognize excellence in community development in Milwaukee. Finalists will be announced on Wednesday, May 29, live via Facebook.

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Where Meeting Basic Needs Inspires Hope

Community Advocates provides individuals and families with advocacy and services to meet their basic needs so they may live in dignity. We operate the Milwaukee Womenā€™s Center, are a member of the Milwaukee County Energy Assistance Program, provide homeless outreach and supportive housing services, help resolve landlord/tenant issues to prevent homelessness, and advocate for evidence-based solutions to problems related to poverty.

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728 N James Lovell Street
Milwaukee, WI
53233

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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