Community Advocates

How to Radically Reduce Poverty

New proposal shows how targeted policies could slash poverty in Milwaukee and U.S.

RNC Host Donates More Than $5 Million To Milwaukee Organizations

Federal filings reveal lengthy list of recipients, and how much each received.

County Adding Funding To Emergency Housing

$500,000 will bolster emergency homeless response.

Does Berrada Owe You Money?

Following settlement, DOJ creates webpage to help current and former tenants.

County Rejoins Joint Climate Committee

City-County committee will oversee implementation of climate and economic equity plan.

County May Rejoin City-County Climate Change Committee

Resolution calls for reconstituting committee in union with city to monitor results.

Rise Drug Free MKE Coalition Marks International Overdose Awareness Day

Community Advocates Will Continue to Provide Energy Assistance Despite Federal Layoffs at the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

2024-2025 Energy Assistance Benefit Season Ends May 15

Attorney General Kaul, DATCP Launch FAQ Page for Those Impacted by Settlement with Milwaukee Landlord Berrada Properties Management

Milwaukee County Announces Six Grant Recipients for ‘Better Ways to Cope’ Projects

Funded with TANF dollars, the new projects focus on helping fathers, mothers and pregnant women

Milwaukee County Awarded Federal Funding for Additional Housing Services

AG Kaul Announces Settlement of Lawsuit Alleging Milwaukee Landlord Joe Berrada Violated Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Law