Building Foundations for the Future
For 50 years, Community Advocates Inc. has been a cornerstone organization in Milwaukee, providing services and connections for those in need, with a focus on housing stability.
Each year, Community Advocates’ 40-plus programs serve 60,000 community members who often have nowhere else to turn. “Every day we see the impact that having a safe, stable and healthy housing situation can have on someone’s dignity and well-being,” says Community Advocates CEO Andi Elliott. “It’s difficult to build a good life without the sense of security you get when you have a place to call home. Once you achieve that, it transforms your entire life.”
Community Advocates’ services range from utility and rental assistance to long-term supportive housing. The Milwaukee Women’s Center, a division of Community Advocates, is one of only two 24/7 emergency shelters for survivors of domestic violence in Milwaukee County. It serves over 2,000 adults and children annually.
Community Advocates’ Autumn West Safe Haven is a housing refuge that serves Milwaukeeans experiencing homelessness and severe mental health challenges. The program offers short-term housing. Participants access health care and get help with finding a permanent place to live.
These are just two of Community Advocates’ programs, which also include substance use disorder treatment, employment training, mental wellness workshops and disability advocacy.
“When someone’s housing becomes destabilized, it can affect all aspects of their life,” says COO Maudwella Kirkendoll. “We are always ready to help people in a time of need.”
What We Do
- Founded in 1976, Community Advocates, Inc. serves over 60,000 individuals and families annually with advocacy and services that meet their basic needs every year.
- With over 40 programs, Community Advocates helps low-income individuals and families with utility assistance, housing stability services, emergency shelter, homeless outreach, domestic violence services, behavioral health treatment, advocacy, family case management and substance misuse prevention.
Where Your Money Goes
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Your gift will help protect critical services, meet growing needs, maintain facilities, and ensure no one is turned away in a moment of crisis, such as eviction, homelessness or abuse.
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Monetary and in-kind donations can support essentials such as bedding, towels, baby items, personal hygiene products, winter coats and socks.
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For details, please go to the How to Help section of Community Advocates’ website.
Community Advocates
728 N. James Lovell St. | 414-449-4777
communityadvocates.net
