About Us
Community Advocates provides specialized services and advocacy to help individuals and families meet their most basic needs, including safe and affordable housing, adequate health care, and affordable heat and utilities. The agency also provides case management, disability advocacy services to individuals with disabilities who are seeking Social Security disability benefits, and services to assist people with domestic violence, substance abuse and mental health issues. To reduce barriers for some of Milwaukee’s most underserved and at-risk populations, Community Advocates is one of the few remaining organizations that welcomes walk-in clients five days a week at its main office located at 4906 W. Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee, 53216.
Our Mission
To provide individuals and families with advocacy and services to meet their basic needs so they may live in dignity.
Our Vision
A community in which each person envisions a future with hope.
Who We Serve
Founded in 1976, more than 50,000 individuals are touched by the programs and services of Community Advocates each year. The majority of the agency’s clients are racial and ethnic minorities, present with extremely low income levels, and reside in Milwaukee County.
Our Commitment
Community Advocates has a longstanding history of providing high quality, client-centered services. We recognize that many of our clients may access multiple services from internal and external referrals, so staff delivers services utilizing a wraparound approach ensuring that each client’s needs are met regardless of their point of entry. We are proud of our history and uphold our duty to treat people with compassion, dignity and respect.
