Community Advocates

10/28/2021

Don't forget! Virtual Resource Fair for #Weatherization is on FRIDAY. Trick or Treat Grab n Go is SATURDAY at UMOS, Inc. and Community Advocates' downtown offices. See you there! #SaveMoneyStayWarm keepwarmmke.org

Want to learn how to save money and energy this winter? Check out this Virtual Resource Fair and Trick or Treat Grab & Go with #weatherization kits and a chance to win Milwaukee Bucks tickets! Go to keepwarmmke.org for info. WJMR Jammin' 98.3 97.9 Radio Caliente UMOS, Inc. Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services

10/26/2021

Want to learn how to save money and energy this winter? Check out this Virtual Resource Fair and Trick or Treat Grab & Go with #weatherization kits and a chance to win Milwaukee Bucks tickets! Go to keepwarmmke.org for info. WJMR Jammin' 98.3 97.9 Radio Caliente UMOS, Inc. Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services

Want to learn how to save money and energy this winter? Check out this Virtual Resource Fair and Trick or Treat Grab & Go with #weatherization kits and a chance to win Milwaukee Bucks tickets! Go to keepwarmmke.org for info. WJMR Jammin' 98.3 97.9 Radio Caliente UMOS, Inc. Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services

10/22/2021

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10/13/2021

If you are looking for a good job, but have some obstacles, put the Milwaukee Career & Employment Summit on your calendar. More details soon! #Milwaukee #jobsearch #jobseekers

10/13/2021

We will be there! Join us on SATURDAY. 💗

Please share and consider joining us TODAY.!

10/12/2021

Help Us Help Our Youth! And Win Some Prizes!

Community Advocates Public Policy Institute is surveying retailers in #Milwaukee County to see how they’re marketing and selling #to***co and #alcohol to learn how that influences our young people. We’re looking for volunteers who can visit stores in their community to gather this data. Our national partners Counter Tools will provide the training and guidance. Surveys can be conducted via paper or electronic device and may take 15-20 minutes at a location. Volunteers can volunteer as little as an hour or as much as they would like. We’re offering prizes to the volunteers who help us learn how to keep our youth safe and healthy. Contact Martha at [email protected] for details.

Help Us Help Our Youth! And Win Some Prizes!

Community Advocates Public Policy Institute is surveying retailers in #Milwaukee County to see how they’re marketing and selling #to***co and #alcohol to learn how that influences our young people. We’re looking for volunteers who can visit stores in their community to gather this data. Our national partners Counter Tools will provide the training and guidance. Surveys can be conducted via paper or electronic device and may take 15-20 minutes at a location. Volunteers can volunteer as little as an hour or as much as they would like. We’re offering prizes to the volunteers who help us learn how to keep our youth safe and healthy. Contact Martha at [email protected] for details.

10/08/2021

It's #EnergyAssistance benefits season! If you live in #MilwaukeeCounty, call 414-270-4653 or go to keepwarmmke.org to set up an appointment. Stay warm this winter and get help with your bills.

https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/energy-assistance.html

10/07/2021

Did you know #MilwaukeeWomensCenter offers no-cost substance use disorder treatment in English and Spanish? Counselor Hilda explains the program and what it's like to be a Latina therapist.

https://communityadvocates.net/news-events/news.html/article/2021/09/24/recognizing-hispanic-heritage-month-at-community-advocates

Did you know #MilwaukeeWomensCenter offers no-cost substance use disorder treatment in English and Spanish? Counselor Hilda explains the program and what it's like to be a Latina therapist.

https://communityadvocates.net/news-events/news.html/article/2021/09/24/recognizing-hispanic-heritage-month-at-community-advocates

09/17/2021

Milwaukee County emergency rental help prevents nearly 4K evictions

#Milwaukee and #Waukesha tenants: If you need help with #rent because of #COVID19, contact us at communityadvocates.net, 414-270-4646 or [email protected]. Don't put yourself at risk of #eviction. We're here to help!

https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-county-emergency-rental-help-prevents-evictions

Milwaukee County housing leaders say emergency rental assistance staved off nearly 3,800 evictions in the latest funding round.

09/03/2021

Our wonderful substance use treatment counselors from the #milwaukeewomenscenter attended MCSAP's Overdose Awareness Day Memorial Event on Tuesday and connected with concerned community members. Each day they work to help #milwaukee residents who are coping with substance use disorder and other mental health issues. If you are struggling with a substance use issue, call 414-270-4600.

08/20/2021

Grocery gift cards, free food available to those impacted by power outages

Did you lose food because of the power outages last week?

Beginning Saturday, August 21 and running through Thursday, August 26 there will also be food distribution at select locations in #Milwaukee. All distributions are first come, first serve while supplies last.

https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/grocery-gift-cards-free-food-available-to-those-impacted-by-power-outages/#

08/16/2021

Get ready for school! Time to go to Beyond the Book Bag on Friday! Thanks to COA Youth & Family Centers for organizing! RSVPs are required at this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbji_4m8EdxZtPlJRUezztY1E1WBH4bbwi7b9x2Y7NGcdDOg/viewform

Get ready for school! Time to go to Beyond the Book Bag on Friday! Thanks to COA Youth & Family Centers for organizing! RSVPs are required at this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbji_4m8EdxZtPlJRUezztY1E1WBH4bbwi7b9x2Y7NGcdDOg/viewform

08/11/2021

It will be very hot out today. Cooling sites are open today serving those vulnerable to the heat - please call ahead to confirm as services may be affected by power outages:

Edited to add message from Department on Aging:
“Effective immediately, Clinton Rose Senior Center is closed for today. The Center has no power and with temps and humidity soaring today we do not want anyone in that building. Meals have been diverted to Washington Park Senior Center. All of the other four county-owned senior centers (Kelly, Wilson, McGovern, and Washington) remain open today as usual. We will provide more updates as needed. Please forward this message to others in your network as needed. Thank you and have a good day!”
**Additionally - the Villard Square Branch library in Milwaukee is CLOSED today 8/11/21 due to their power outage.

08/06/2021

Friends, we're asking for your help. The kids who are staying in our #milwaukeewomenscenter Emergency Shelter need back-to-school supplies. If you can donate backpacks, notebooks, binders, highlighters, and anything else a student needs to reach their academic dreams, please contact Jeri at [email protected] to arrange for your gift. We appreciate your help! #BackToSchool #ThankYou

Friends, we're asking for your help. The kids who are staying in our #milwaukeewomenscenter Emergency Shelter need back-to-school supplies. If you can donate backpacks, notebooks, binders, highlighters, and anything else a student needs to reach their academic dreams, please contact Jeri at [email protected] to arrange for your gift. We appreciate your help! #BackToSchool #ThankYou

08/05/2021

MCSAP's 53206 Drug-Free Communities Project is one of more than 25 community partners and vendors participating in the Milwaukee County Healthy Start Prenatal Resource Fair on Friday, September 3. This fun-filled event is for pregnant moms in Milwaukee County and their child’s father or a male partner. There will be activities for kids, food and treats, giveaways and raffles including a car seat, stroller, baby items and more. We hope to see you there. Advance registration is required. Scan the QR code to register or go to this link childrenswi.link/resourcefair #MilwaukeeCounty #pregnantmoms

MCSAP's 53206 Drug-Free Communities Project is one of more than 25 community partners and vendors participating in the Milwaukee County Healthy Start Prenatal Resource Fair on Friday, September 3. This fun-filled event is for pregnant moms in Milwaukee County and their child’s father or a male partner. There will be activities for kids, food and treats, giveaways and raffles including a car seat, stroller, baby items and more. We hope to see you there. Advance registration is required. Scan the QR code to register or go to this link childrenswi.link/resourcefair #MilwaukeeCounty #pregnantmoms

08/04/2021

Struggling Wisconsin Renters Get Reprieve With Eviction Moratorium Extension

"It’s important for tenants to keep paying rent, rent is still due, but if a tenant is having trouble paying rent, there is help available," said Mike Bare of Community Advocates Public Policy Institute. "The combination of an eviction moratorium and rent assistance dollars is powerful for preventing evictions."

If you are a #tenant in #MilwaukeeCounty or #WaukeshaCounty who is behind on rent because of #COVID19, go to communityadvocates.net for #rentalassistance. If you are a #landlord with a tenant with back rent due, contact Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center.

https://www.wpr.org/struggling-wisconsin-renters-get-reprieve-eviction-moratorium-extension

Just days after a national eviction moratorium expired, the Biden administration issued a new freeze that will remain in effect through Oct. 3. It covers much of Wisconsin, which is seeing "substantial" and "high" spread of the coronavirus.

08/02/2021

Those facing eviction encouraged to apply for additional help when moratorium expires

If you are a #tenant in #MilwaukeeCounty or #WaukeshaCounty and you're behind on rent because of #covid, help is available. Go to communityadvocates.net to learn about our rent assistance process. If you are a #landlord who has a tenant who owes back rent, think about #eviction alternatives. Contact the Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center to learn more. Help is available! CA's Deb Heffner explains it for you in this MSNBC clip.

https://www.msnbc.com/katy-tur/watch/those-facing-eviction-encouraged-to-apply-for-additional-help-when-moratorium-expires-117670469954

Deb Heffner, Community Advocates housing strategy director, discusses government programs that are still in place and could help those in need as the federal eviction moratorium is set to end this weekend.

07/29/2021

The news is full of warnings about a tsunami of evictions after the #eviction ban is set to end July 31. But did you know there is a TSUNAMI of SUPPORT for #landlords and #tenants in #MilwaukeeCounty and #WaukeshaCounty? Go to renthelpmke.org to get info on #rentalassistance and alternatives to eviction. Don't wait! Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center

07/28/2021

#MilwaukeeCounty and #WaukeshaCounty #landlords: Before you begin costly #eviction proceedings against a #tenant who is behind on rent, contact Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center for better alternatives. Mediation, rent assistance, and more.

#MilwaukeeCounty and #WaukeshaCounty #landlords: Before you begin costly #eviction proceedings against a #tenant who is behind on rent, contact Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center for better alternatives. Mediation, rent assistance, and more.

07/27/2021

Community Advocates Rental Assistance Process

Behind on your rent? Don't put yourself at risk of #eviction after August 1. #MilwaukeeCounty and #WaukeshaCounty tenants can contact us at [email protected] or 414-270-4646 or go to communityadvocates.net to fill out a #RentalAssistance application.

https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/rent-assistance.html

Community Advocates offers rent assistance to tenants who have lost income in the past 60 days or because of COVID-19. The application process is detailed here.

07/23/2021

Wednesday on Lake Effect: Bucks Championship Win, Eviction Moratorium, 'Shoulder Season,' Preserving Gravestones

Check out WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR's Lake Effect to hear our Housing Department Manager Shawanna Lindenberg on the impact of the soon-to-expire #eviction ban on #Milwaukee renters and landlords.

https://www.wuwm.com/show/lake-effect/2021-07-21/wednesday-on-lake-effect-bucks-championship-win-eviction-moratorium-should-season-preserving-gravestones

We look at the celebrations of the Bucks championship win. Then, learn how a local housing organization is preparing for the end of the national eviction moratorium and what resources will be available to those facing eviction. We look at the history of the Lake Geneva Pl***oy Club and the stigma of...

07/23/2021

Community Advocates welcomed a special guest this morning --Congresswoman Gwen S. Moore, who announced that she's reintroducing the Worker Relief and Credit Reform Act, which would provide more $$ support for students and caregivers. Our Senior Policy Advocate Julie Kerksick and Sachin Chheda of the Economic Security Project also spoke at the event. #WRCR

07/19/2021

We're excited to announce that we have received a $5,000 grant from the Glick Philanthropies #GlickCommunityReliefFund! This funding will allow us to provide basic living necessities like furniture, laundry and cleaning supplies, bathroom and hygiene products, and kitchen items to clients being served by Community Advocates’ Permanent Supportive Housing programs, including Autumn West Safe Haven and Project Bridge/Autumn West Permanent Housing Program. Thank you for your generous support Glick Philanthropies! 💗

We're excited to announce that we have received a $5,000 grant from the Glick Philanthropies #GlickCommunityReliefFund! This funding will allow us to provide basic living necessities like furniture, laundry and cleaning supplies, bathroom and hygiene products, and kitchen items to clients being served by Community Advocates’ Permanent Supportive Housing programs, including Autumn West Safe Haven and Project Bridge/Autumn West Permanent Housing Program. Thank you for your generous support Glick Philanthropies! 💗

07/19/2021

Our wonderful staff from the #milwaukeewomenscenter had a great time at Heal The Hood on Saturday. What a fun day! #MWC

Our wonderful staff from the #milwaukeewomenscenter had a great time at Heal The Hood on Saturday. What a fun day! #MWC

07/16/2021

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Do you need to get vaccinated?

We’re hosting another community COVID-19 vaccine clinic in partnership with the Wisconsin National Guard, Tuesday, July 20 on Milwaukee’s northwest side.

• 11:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• 6055 N. 91st Street, Milwaukee
• First or second dose Pfizer vaccines available for people 12 and up
• No appointment necessary


#StopTheSpread #CrushCovidMKE #CommunityFirst

07/15/2021

How the new, expanded federal child tax credit will work - Wisconsin Examiner

Nice coverage of the #ChildTaxCredit from Wisconsin Examiner. Thanks for the shout out! See communityadvocates.net for more resources in English and Spanish.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2021/07/15/how-the-new-expanded-federal-child-tax-credit-will-work

The vast majority of U.S. households with children will receive monthly payments as a result of changes in the federal child tax credit.

07/15/2021

The American Rescue Plan 2021 expands the Child Tax Credit in 2021.

The American Rescue Plan 2021 expands the Child Tax Credit in 2021.

The American Rescue Plan 2021 provides a temporary expansion of the Child Tax Credit. Here's information on how to receive payments and when they will arrive.

07/14/2021

Join us to celebrate the Child Tax Credit with Vice President Kamala Harris!

ATTENTION PARENTS: #ChildTaxCredit payments start arriving on July 15, and we’re celebrating with Vice President Kamala Harris!

These are monthly direct cash payments for each child under 18, and there are no restrictions on how you can use this support. No strings attached.

To learn more and make sure you’re set up to receive this support, join us: p2a.co/n9crzFJ

Ask any parent you know. They’ll tell you $300 a month is going to help A LOT. That’s why I’m celebrating the #ChildTaxCredit on July 15th at 2 p.m. ET. Tag a parent in the comments here to join this virtual event with me! p2a.co/n9crzFJ

07/09/2021

“The Advanced Child Tax Credit Event is a fantastic way for community members to learn about their tax credit eligibility and interact with professionals who help residents file tax returns! I encourage everyone in our community to take advantage of this great event,” Alderman Rainey said.

Learn about the #ChildTaxCredit benefits during this #Milwaukee event on SATURDAY!

“The Advanced Child Tax Credit Event is a fantastic way for community members to learn about their tax credit eligibility and interact with professionals who help residents file tax returns! I encourage everyone in our community to take advantage of this great event,” Alderman Rainey said.

Learn about the #ChildTaxCredit benefits during this #Milwaukee event on SATURDAY!