Local Agencies

Providing services related to issues of equality, equity, social justice, and quality of life for Milwaukee’s diverse community.

This is a preliminary resource guide and it is not intended to be a complete list nor present comprehensive descriptions of all of the various services that each organization provides. Please contact Milwaukee County Community Information Line at 211 for additional resources or contact the organizations directly to learn more about their programs. The City of Milwaukee is not responsible for the agencies’ services nor the content provided on organizations’ website / link to online information.

Alphabetical Listing

Financial Resources

Capital Access Program City of Milwaukee Financial Resources
The Capital Access Program (CAP) can provide access to financing for companies, especially start-ups and small businesses, which may not be able to obtain conventional  financing. CAP is a flexible loan loss reserve program that provides lenders with a way to fund  projects considered too risky for conventional lending.
Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation
809 N. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Milwaukee, WI  53202
Ph: (414) 286-5840    Fax:  (414) 286-5778
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
http://www.medconline.com/Loan_Programs.html#capital

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Community Development Grant Administration (CDGA) City of Milwaukee Housing and Neighborhoods Faith and Religion Information Resource Awareness, Advocacy and Organization
The CDGA office works collaboratively with non-profit groups, government agencies, and public/private coalitions to coordinate activity that increases home ownership and property values, reduces crime, and promotes greater employment and business activity.
City of Milwaukee – Department of Administration
200 East Wells Street, Room 606, Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 286-3647
http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/CommunityDevelopment310.htm 

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La Causa Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Educational Services Information Resource Job Training Literary Services Financial Resources Youth Services Health Race and Ethnicity
Where stable communities and healthy families have the resources and opportunities to maximize personal development and self-sufficiency. MISSION To provide children, youth and families with quality, comprehensive services to nurture healthy family life and enhance community stability.
La Causa
1212 S. 70th St. Suite 115A
Milwaukee, WI, 53214
(414) 902-1500
http://lacausa.org/home

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Lao Family Community Inc. Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Educational Services Information Resource Job Training Literary Services Financial Resources Youth Services Immigration and Language
Lao Family is a Mutual Assistance Association (M.A.A.) founded to help Southeast Asian refugees as they come to the United States. They provide service through numerous programs such as: Job Training and Placement; Education; E.S.L and Drivers Education; Citizenship Translation and Interpretation; and Youth Programming.
Lao Family Community Inc.
2331 West Vieau Place
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 385-3380
http://www.nyobzoo.com/lao_family.htm 

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Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services Health Disabilities Financial Resources Legal Assistance Housing and Neighborhoods Youth Services
The mission of the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services is to secure human services for individuals and families who need assistance in living a healthy, independent life in our community. The Department of Health and Human Services consists of the following divisions: Delinquency and Court Services, Disabilities Services, Management Services, Housing and Behavioral Health.
MCDHHS
1220 W. Vliet Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205
414-289-6817
http://www.county.milwaukee.gov/HealthampHumanServic7753.htm

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Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation(MEDC) City of Milwaukee Financial Resources
The Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation provides low interest loans to Milwaukee businesses. Our approach to lending is unique in that we:

  • Share the risk with all participants in a project,
  • Lend in partnership with a bank, and
  • Lend funds at a higher risk level to increase feasibility of a project.

Are you a Milwaukee business owner looking for a loan? Or maybe you are a banker or a business advisor. Maybe you are just interested in learning about MEDC and how we strengthen your local community. If so, then you’ve come to the right place!
Milwaukee Economic Development Corporation
809 N. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Ph: (414) 286-5840 Fax: (414) 286-5778
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
http://www.medconline.com/ 

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Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation (NIDC) City of Milwaukee Housing and NeighborhoodsFinancial Resources
NIDC works with City departments, community-based agencies, financial institutions, developers, local foundations, and most importantly, residents, to improve Milwaukee’s neighborhoods.
809 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 286-5608
http://www.mkedcd.org/housing/nidc/index.html

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Neighborhood Stabilization Program City of Milwaukee Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Housing and Neighborhoods Financial Resources
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 provided the City of Milwaukee with $9.2 million in federal funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to address foreclosed properties in Milwaukee neighborhoods impacted by the foreclosure crisis. The NSP Homebuyer Assistance Program provides funding to help prospective homeowners purchase and rehabilitate foreclosed homes they will occupy as their primary residence. Both financial and technical assistance are provided as part of the program.
City of Milwaukee Department of City Development (DCD)
809 North Broadway Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414-286-5610
http://milwaukeehousinghelp.org/

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Rosalie Manor Community and Family Services Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Information Resource Educational Services Youth Services Health Financial Resources Literary Services Job Training
Rosalie Manor is a non-profit service agency. Under the sponsorship of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and in close association with area schools, churches and neighborhoods, the organization is successfully addressing a number of critical family issues in our community. Rosalie Manor is recognized as a national leader in the fields of pregnancy prevention and the promotion of responsible, positive parenting and healthy marriages. Our mission statement: Strengthening Milwaukee families by empowering parents to be nurturing and by guiding youth toward positive futures.
Rosalie Manor
4803 W. Burleigh St.
Milwaukee, WI 53210
414-449-2868
http://www.rosaliemanor.org

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Social Development Commission Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Educational Services Information Resource Job Training Literary Services Older Adults Financial Resources Youth Services
The SDC directly operates 18 programs designed to improve the overall quality of life for low-income people. Through its programs, the SDC provides services to approximately 100,000 people annually. The SDC targets its services to low-income individuals and families who reside in Milwaukee County. The target population includes children in single-parent households, low-income older adults, at-risk youth involved in delinquency and gang-related activities, low-income homeowners and homeless families. The SDC’s clients mirror the profile of poverty in Milwaukee.
Social Development Commission
4041 N Richards Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: (414) 906-2700
http://www.cr-sdc.org

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Targeted Investment Neighborhood Initiative (TIN) City of Milwaukee Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Housing and Neighborhoods Financial Resources
The Targeted Investment Neighborhood (TIN) initiative is designed to sustain and increase owner-occupancy, provide high quality affordable rental housing, strengthen property values, and improve the physical appearance and quality of life of neighborhoods. TINs focus resources for three years on a small area, generally six to twelve city blocks.
809 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 286-5608
http://www.mkedcd.org/housing/nidc/TINs.html

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Teen Challenge of Wisconsin Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Information Resource Educational Services Youth Services Health Financial Resources Literary Services Job Training
Providing care for adult males, adult females, adolescent males and adolescent females, Teen Challenge has a range of programs for those demonstrating a need for intensive help with life-controlling problems. In addition, non-residential and prevention programs are made available.
Teen Challenge of Wisconsin
9236 West Appleton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53225
414-466-4415
http://www.teenchallengeonline.com

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Urban Underground Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Information Resource Educational Services Youth Services Health Financial Resources Literary Services Job Training Legal Assistance
Urban Underground is advancing a new generation of young leaders committed to building safe and sustainable communities. We advance our mission through effective and age appropriate programs, strategic partnerships, and youth-led social change projects in the areas of health, education, and restorative justice. Our programs establish key pipelines for youth leadership, help groups broaden their definitions of diversity and inclusion, and create educational models relevant to today's youth. We believe that all young people deserve access to a caring and responsible adult, culturally competent support for personal growth, and opportunities to increase knowledge and skills for the improvement of self and community.
Urban Underground
4850 W. Fond Du Lac Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53216
414.444.8726
http://www.urbanunderground.org/

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