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Today we recognize Juneteenth and celebrate Black freedom, resilience, culture, and achievement. Juneteenth serves as bo...
06/19/2026

Today we recognize Juneteenth and celebrate Black freedom, resilience, culture, and achievement. Juneteenth serves as both a celebration and a reminder of our nation's history. It invites us to reflect on the ongoing work of advancing equity, expanding opportunity, and building communities where everyone has the resources and support, they need to thrive. At Community Advocates, we honor the generations of Black leaders, activists, families, and neighbors whose contributions have strengthened our community. While the offices are closed, Community Advocates will be sharing resources and information at the Juneteenth celebration today -- stop by and say hello!

Community Advocates will be closed on Friday, June 19 to observe Juneteenth. However, our 24-hour programs will remain o...
06/18/2026

Community Advocates will be closed on Friday, June 19 to observe Juneteenth. However, our 24-hour programs will remain open — the Milwaukee Women's Center Emergency Shelter and the Autumn West Safe Haven. Community Advocates is proud to participate in Milwaukee's Juneteenth Day Celebration, one of the nation's longest-running Juneteenth traditions. Join us on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive as we celebrate community, culture, resilience, and liberation alongside our neighbors. Learn more about Milwaukee's Juneteenth celebration at https://www.juneteenthmilwaukee.com/

If you are experiencing a domestic violence issue, please call our 24/7 Domestic Violence Crisis Line at 414-671-6140. If you need help with your basic needs over the holiday weekend, please contact IMPACT 211.
We will be back in touch on Monday, June 22.

The countdown continues--3 months to go--and individual tickets are now on sale!! On September 18, Community Advocates w...
06/18/2026

The countdown continues--3 months to go--and individual tickets are now on sale!! On September 18, Community Advocates will celebrate 50 years of service, advocacy, and impact in our community—and the countdown is officially on! For five decades, we've worked alongside Milwaukee residents to meet basic needs, advance housing stability, and create pathways to wellness and self-sufficiency.

This milestone is not just about our history—it's about the people, partnerships, and progress that continue to shape our future. We can't wait to celebrate this milestone on September 18. Stay tuned for more details, impact stats, throwbacks, staff highlights, community stories, and more! https://communityadvocates.net/news-events/community-advocates-50th-anniversary.html

At the Milwaukee Women’s Center, meals help anchor the day. Breakfast and lunch are made available in the morning and mi...
06/17/2026

At the Milwaukee Women’s Center, meals help anchor the day. Breakfast and lunch are made available in the morning and midday. Dinner is served in shifts, signaling that the evening is wrapping up.

For five years, the kitchen has been led by PJ, who prepares dinner each evening. His approach is simple bit intentional—cooking from scratch when he can, adjusting menus based on weather, and creating meals that feel familiar.

Read more in “A Day in the Life at the Milwaukee Women’s Center” at https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/milwaukee-womens-center/what-we-do/a-day-in-the-life-at-the-milwaukee-womens-center.html

**This event is now full**We're hosting an appointment-only Berrada Application Event on Friday, June 26. The event is s...
06/16/2026

**This event is now full**

We're hosting an appointment-only Berrada Application Event on Friday, June 26. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Advocates, 728 N. James Lovell St., Milwaukee.

**This program is part of the Wisconsin Department of Justice's (DOJ) settlement with Berrada Properties and will be monitored by both the DOJ and the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. Community Advocates has been selected to administer this program as part of the settlement for tenants seeking income-based housing in Milwaukee.**

Eligibility Requirements:
- Not a current Berrada tenant
- No current, open eviction
- Not a full-time student
- No conviction of felony or misdemeanors related to a violent offense; other convictions to be decided on a case-by-case basis

Required Documents to Bring to Apply:
- Valid ID
- Proof of income: 6 weeks of pay stubs if paid weekly, 3 pay stubs if paid bi-weekly, and if receiving SSI/SSDI, a current award letter

Sign up for a one-hour timeslot at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/communityadvocates/event/berradaapplicationappointmentsjune26/

As the Baby Boomers age and housing prices rise, more seniors will be facing housing insecurity and homelessness. That's...
06/15/2026

As the Baby Boomers age and housing prices rise, more seniors will be facing housing insecurity and homelessness. That's why Community Advocates and Medical College of Wisconsin partnered, with Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment support, to hear from elders with housing challenges in Milwaukee County. The result? Safe, stable, and age-appropriate housing is critical to the health and well-being of elders -- and we need to do more to provide this in our community. Learn more about our work here:

https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/aging-adults-and-housing-insecurity/research-report-health-and-housing-insecurity-among-milwaukee-countys-older-adults.html

Did you know: elder abuse doesn't always show up the way we think. Older folks can be victimized by people they think th...
06/15/2026

Did you know: elder abuse doesn't always show up the way we think. Older folks can be victimized by people they think they can trust, including relatives or caregivers. Abuse can be physical, financial, intimate, or social. In the 1990s, the Milwaukee Women's Center pioneered the Older Abused Women's Program to help older women who experience abuse, sometimes for decades. If you need help, please call the MWC's 24-hour hotline at 414-671-6140.

https://communityadvocates.net/what-we-do/milwaukee-womens-center/what-we-do/older-abused-womens-program.html

Need diapers? We've got you covered! We’re partnering with the Ducky Diaper Depot Program to provide free diapers for el...
06/12/2026

Need diapers? We've got you covered! We’re partnering with the Ducky Diaper Depot Program to provide free diapers for eligible families. Stop by Community Advocates (728 N. James Lovell St. and 4906 W. Fond du Lac Ave., Milwaukee) to pick up 50 diapers and 1 pack of wipes for your little one while supplies last. Bring your ID, proof of income, and your child’s birth certificate! Reach out to Liza M at 414-270-4677 with questions or to check on availability. 👶🧸

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, n...
06/11/2026

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who might be experiencing a mental health challenge or is in crisis.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

This training, hosted by Community Advocates Public Policy Institute, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on June 25 at Kuumba Cafe, 274 E. Keefe Ave., Milwaukee. Register at https://ppi.communityadvocates.net/news-events/event-calendar.html/event/2026/06/25/youth-mental-health-first-aid/566284

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728 N James Lovell Street
Milwaukee, WI
53233

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

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