COMMUNITY ADVOCATES INC
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Public Policy Institute Initiatives
FOUNDED IN 2008, THE PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE ADDRESSES THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION FOCUSED ON ECONOMIC AND PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES.PPI'S WORK EMPHASIZES EXPANDING ECONOMIC AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND HOUSING, PREVENTING TOBACCO AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE, AND PROMOTING MENTAL WELL-BEING AMONG MILWAUKEE'S YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES. IN 2024: PPI'S CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMMING EXPANDED WITH THE FIRST FULL YEAR OF MILWAUKEE INTERVENTION SERVICES AND THE STRONGER FAMILIES MILWAUKEE PILOT PROGRAM. STAFF PROVIDED STRENGTH-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT, AND GROUP AND FAMILY THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS TO 46 FAMILIES AT RISK OF FORMAL CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVOLVEMENT. PPI'S BRIGHTER FUTURES INITIATIVE MILWAUKEE AND STAY STRONG MKE PROVIDED LIFE-SKILLS BUILDING PROGRAMS TO 1,843 YOUTH TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE MISUSE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$3.7MBasic Needs and Housing Programs
COMMUNITY ADVOCATES' BASIC NEEDS AND COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE LOW-INCOME OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. IN 2024: 12,417 INDIVIDUALS SOUGHT RESOURCES, ASSESSMENTS, AND SUPPORT FOR BASIC NEEDS DURING DAILY WALK-IN HOURS AT OUR LOVELL STREET BUILDING. 5,917 LANDLORDS AND TENANTS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE RESOLVING RENTAL HOUSING ISSUES THROUGH OUR HOUSING DEPARTMENT. 6,659 RESIDENTS AT RISK OF EVICTION OR HOMELESSNESS ACCESSED SERVICES THROUGH THE MILWAUKEE RENTAL HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER. 97 FAMILIES WERE SUPPORTED WITH ASSESSMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, ADVOCACY, AND FLEXIBLE HOUSING-RELATED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH OUR HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM. 374 ADULTS AND 923 CHILDREN RECEIVED INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH THE SIEMER CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO INCREASE HOUSING, SCHOOL, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$3.4MUtilities Assistance Program
COMMUNITY ADVOCATES' UTILITIES PROGRAMS HELP LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AVOID DISCONNECTION AND MAINTAIN ESSENTIAL UTILITY SERVICES. IN 2024: 26,186 ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS WERE PROCESSED, HELPING FAMILIES SECURE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND PAYMENT PLANS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.7M
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