Community Advocates' leadership created the Public Policy Institute in 2008 to address the root causes of poverty through policy advocacy and community collaboration on economic and public health issues.
Community Advocates' leadership created the Public Policy Institute in 2008 to address the root causes of poverty through policy advocacy and community collaboration on economic and public health issues.
Our projects seek to empower low-income communities in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin by developing nonpartisan public policy, building community coalitions, and preventing the root causes of poverty before they cause harm to individuals, families, and the community.
We are building the technical expertise of local human services professionals and interested community members through a variety of training opportunities focused on substance abuse, mental health, and coalition building.
Our calendar is full of training opportunities, coalition meetings, conversations, and outreach events.
We want to hear from you! Connect with us anytime and join our community, request a speaker, ask for resources, or learn more about our work.
Check out our full list of available trainings.
This month, we are highlighting Black mental health and wellness professionals to shed light on Black history and current issues facing the Black community. In this blog, we will hear from Dr. Lakeia Jones, the founder of AMRI Counseling Services in Milwaukee and Kenosha and author of U R It.
This month, we are highlighting Black mental health and wellness professionals to shed light on Black history and current issues facing the Black community. In this blog, we’ll hear from Serita Valmond, Chronic Pain Coach, CHC, CLC, who turned her personal experience with chronic pain—what she calls her “unfortunate/fortunate journey”—into a career helping others face and transform their pain.
Black history plays an important part in shaping the growth of Milwaukee and in highlighting the artistic and creative measures of our communities and our youth. This month, many organizations will provide opportunities to share the importance and power that Black history has on this city. Here is a list of virtual events and resources in honor of Black History Month.
