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

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4th Street Forum at Milwaukee Turner Hall Awareness, Advocacy and Organization
Promotes public discussion of political and social issues concerning Milwaukee and the region.
1034 N 4th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone: (414) 272-1733, ext. 4
www.4thStreetForum.org

9to5, National Association of Working Women- Milwaukee Gender Awareness, Advocacy and Organization
Empowers women to strive for workplace rights and improve working conditions; provides counseling, education, and policy advocacy
207 E Buffalo Street, Suite 211
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 274-0925
www.9to5.org/local/mwk

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10-34 Wisconsin Violence, Assault, and Crime Awareness, Advocacy and Organization
Provides proactive, prevention education to create systemic change to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation
1915 N Martin Luther King Drive, Suite 240-F
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: (414) 267-2494
www.ten34.org

 

Admission Possible- Greater Milwaukee Educational Services Race and Ethnicity
Prepares underrepresented, low-income high school students (many of whom are students of color) for college and is committed to equality in higher education
603 N Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 220-9450
www.admissionpossible.org/GreaterMilwaukee

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Adonai Employment Disabilities Job Training Faith and Religion
Providing employment services for businesses’ staffing needs through work training and placement of people with disabilities; serving as a Christian-based organization
912 N Hawley Road
Milwaukee, WI 53213
Phone: (414) 704-5305
www.adonai-employment.org

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Adult Learning Center Educational Services
Prepares adults for high school equivalency diplomas, work, and higher education by providing basic education in math, reading writing, and computers
2628 N Martin Luther King Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: (414) 263-5874
www.mlkadultlearningcenter.org 

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Adult Tutoring City of Milwaukee Educational Services Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Literary Services
If you are an adult and looking for a tutor or you are interested in becoming a volunteer tutor to work with an adult learner please call the Literacy Helpline at 286-3117 for more information. The Milwaukee Public Library offers adults help in improving their reading, writing, math, GED and English speaking skills at the following locations:
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave. 414-286-3090.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave. 414-286-3083.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St. 414-286-3088.
Tippecanoe Library, 3912 S. Howell Ave. 414-286-3085.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd. 414-286-3066.

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Agape Community Center- Ministry Health Care Health Disabilities Housing and Neighborhoods Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Job Training Educational Services
Provides free clinic services and works to enhance quality of life in Northwest neighborhoods; includes an initiative to promote homeownership / home rehabilitation while making neighborhood connections
6100 N 42nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Phone: (414) 464-4440
www.ministryhealth.org/agape/home.nws

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AIDS Resource Center of Greater Milwaukee Disabilities Health Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Legal Assistance
Provides personal legal services to protect the rights of people with HIV/AIDS and advocates for private and public assistance such as Social Security disability benefits and medical assistance
820 N Plankinton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone: (414) 273-1991 or (800) 359-9272 toll free
www.arcmilwaukee.org

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Provides personal legal services to protect the rights of people with HIV/AIDS and advocates for private and public assistance such as Social Security disability benefits and medical assistance
820 N Plankinton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone: (414) 273-1991 or (800) 359-9272 toll free

 

www.arcmilwaukee.org

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Alliance for Children and Families Awareness, Advocacy and Organization
Provides support to nonprofits designed to promote children and families and economic empowerment; includes civic engagement training institutes
11700 W Lake Park Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53224-3099
Phone: (414) 359-1040
www.alliaceone.org 

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Alliance for Wisconsin Youth Youth Services Health Information Resource
The Alliance for Wisconsin Youth brings together coalitions, individuals, and resources to prevent substance abuse and related behavioral health concerns affecting young people, and to promote positive youth development. The Alliance’s mission is to enhance and support the capacity of local Alliances (member coalitions) in their prevention and youth development work. Over 100 local coalitions are members of the Alliance.
http://www.allianceforwisconsinyouth.org/

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Alma Center Violence, Assault, and Crime Job Training
Provides intervention for men who have a history of domestic violence or abuse; services also include mentorship, life skills / job readiness training, and respectful co-parenting education
2568 N Dr Martin Luther King Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: (414) 265-0100
www.almacenter.org

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American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Wisconsin Older Adults Awareness, Advocacy and Organization
Provides advocacy for issues affecting older adults
222 W Washington Avenue, Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (866) 448-3611 (toll-free)
www.aarp.org/states/wi

 

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American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Foundation Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Legal Assistance
Protects civil liberties and civil rights through advocacy, litigation, and referral; focuses on free speech, religious liberty, privacy, due process, and equality
207 E Buffalo Street, Suite 325
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 272-0182
www.aclu-wi.org

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ARC of Greater Milwaukee Disabilities Health Awareness, Advocacy and Organization
Provides advocacy and supportive resources to individuals with disabilities
7203 W Center Street
Wauwatosa, WI 53210
Phone: (414) 774-6255
www.arcmilwaukee.org  

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Asha Family Services, Inc Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Health Violence, Assault, and Crime Gender Youth Services Information Resource
Asha Family Services, Inc. is a comprehensive family violence intervention and prevention agency located in Milwaukee, WI. Asha, the first and only recognized culturally-specific family violence intervention and prevention program in Wisconsin, employs methods specific to African American families. Asha (a Swahili and Indian word meaning “Life” and “Hope”) is a private, nonprofit, spiritually-based agency. Asha is also a state-licensed outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment clinic. Asha employs a holistic family approach and through collaborative efforts strives to provide effective, comprehensive family violence, mental health, HIV/AIDS education and counseling and substance abuse intervention and prevention.
(414) 875-1511
http://www.ashafamilyservices.com/

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Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE) Disabilities Health Awareness, Advocacy and Organization
Provides alternative ways for organizations / businesses to produce accessible materials and for people with print disabilities to read
803 W Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: (414) 286-3039
www.ablenow.org

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Job Training Faith and Religion
Providing employment services for businesses’ staffing needs through work training and placement of people with disabilities; serving as a Christian-based organization
912 N Hawley Road
Milwaukee, WI 53213
Phone: (414) 704-5305
www.adonai-employment.org

 

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Adult Learning Center Educational Services
Prepares adults for high school equivalency diplomas, work, and higher education by providing basic education in math, reading writing, and computers
2628 N Martin Luther King Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: (414) 263-5874
www.mlkadultlearningcenter.org 

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Adult Tutoring City of Milwaukee Educational Services Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Literary Services
If you are an adult and looking for a tutor or you are interested in becoming a volunteer tutor to work with an adult learner please call the Literacy Helpline at 286-3117 for more information. The Milwaukee Public Library offers adults help in improving their reading, writing, math, GED and English speaking skills at the following locations:
Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave. 414-286-3090.
Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave. 414-286-3083.
Mill Road Library, 6431 N. 76th St. 414-286-3088.
Tippecanoe Library, 3912 S. Howell Ave. 414-286-3085.
Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd. 414-286-3066.

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Agape Community Center- Ministry Health Care Health Disabilities Housing and Neighborhoods Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Job Training Educational Services
Provides free clinic services and works to enhance quality of life in Northwest neighborhoods; includes an initiative to promote homeownership / home rehabilitation while making neighborhood connections
6100 N 42nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53209
Phone: (414) 464-4440
www.ministryhealth.org/agape/home.nws

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AIDS Resource Center of Greater Milwaukee Disabilities Health Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Legal Assistance
Provides personal legal services to protect the rights of people with HIV/AIDS and advocates for private and public assistance such as Social Security disability benefits and medical assistance
820 N Plankinton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone: (414) 273-1991 or (800) 359-9272 toll free
www.arcmilwaukee.org

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Provides personal legal services to protect the rights of people with HIV/AIDS and advocates for private and public assistance such as Social Security disability benefits and medical assistance
820 N Plankinton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone: (414) 273-1991 or (800) 359-9272 toll free

 

www.arcmilwaukee.org

Top

Alliance for Children and Families Awareness, Advocacy and Organization
Provides support to nonprofits designed to promote children and families and economic empowerment; includes civic engagement training institutes
11700 W Lake Park Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53224-3099
Phone: (414) 359-1040
www.alliaceone.org 

Top

 

Alliance for Wisconsin Youth Youth Services Health Information Resource
The Alliance for Wisconsin Youth brings together coalitions, individuals, and resources to prevent substance abuse and related behavioral health concerns affecting young people, and to promote positive youth development. The Alliance’s mission is to enhance and support the capacity of local Alliances (member coalitions) in their prevention and youth development work. Over 100 local coalitions are members of the Alliance.
http://www.allianceforwisconsinyouth.org/

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Alma Center Violence, Assault, and Crime Job Training
Provides intervention for men who have a history of domestic violence or abuse; services also include mentorship, life skills / job readiness training, and respectful co-parenting education
2568 N Dr Martin Luther King Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: (414) 265-0100
www.almacenter.org

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American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Wisconsin Older Adults Awareness, Advocacy and Organization
Provides advocacy for issues affecting older adults
222 W Washington Avenue, Suite 600
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (866) 448-3611 (toll-free)
www.aarp.org/states/wi

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American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Foundation Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Legal Assistance
Protects civil liberties and civil rights through advocacy, litigation, and referral; focuses on free speech, religious liberty, privacy, due process, and equality
207 E Buffalo Street, Suite 325
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 272-0182
www.aclu-wi.org

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ARC of Greater Milwaukee Disabilities Health Awareness, Advocacy and Organization
Provides advocacy and supportive resources to individuals with disabilities
7203 W Center Street
Wauwatosa, WI 53210
Phone: (414) 774-6255
www.arcmilwaukee.org  

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Asha Family Services, Inc Awareness, Advocacy and Organization Health Violence, Assault, and Crime Gender Youth Services Information Resource
Asha Family Services, Inc. is a comprehensive family violence intervention and prevention agency located in Milwaukee, WI. Asha, the first and only recognized culturally-specific family violence intervention and prevention program in Wisconsin, employs methods specific to African American families. Asha (a Swahili and Indian word meaning “Life” and “Hope”) is a private, nonprofit, spiritually-based agency. Asha is also a state-licensed outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment clinic. Asha employs a holistic family approach and through collaborative efforts strives to provide effective, comprehensive family violence, mental health, HIV/AIDS education and counseling and substance abuse intervention and prevention.
(414) 875-1511
http://www.ashafamilyservices.com/

Top

Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE) Disabilities Awareness, Advocacy and Organization
Provides alternative ways for organizations / businesses to produce accessible materials and for people with print disabilities to read
803 W Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: (414) 286-3039
www.ablenow.org

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