Advocates of Ozaukee Celebrates 40 Years of Service

Nonprofit organization has provided counseling, shelter, and support to survivors for over four decades.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 4:23pm

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Advocates of Ozaukee, a nonprofit organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is celebrating 40 years of providing vital services to the community. The organization, which was the first of its kind in Ozaukee County, offers counseling, shelter, and other support to survivors. Kristen Nicholson, the Associate Director of Advocates of Ozaukee, and musician Willy Porter, who has partnered with the organization for 25 years, discuss the organization's long history of community service.

Why it matters

Advocates of Ozaukee's longevity and continued dedication to supporting survivors in the Milwaukee area highlights the crucial role that community-based nonprofits play in addressing important social issues. As needs evolve, organizations like Advocates of Ozaukee adapt to ensure vulnerable populations have access to essential resources and services.

The details

Advocates of Ozaukee was founded over 40 years ago as the first organization of its kind in Ozaukee County. The nonprofit provides counseling, shelter, and other support services to survivors in the Milwaukee area. Kristen Nicholson, the Associate Director, and musician Willy Porter, who has collaborated with the organization for 25 years, discussed Advocates of Ozaukee's long history of serving the community.

  • Advocates of Ozaukee was founded over 40 years ago.
  • Willy Porter has partnered with Advocates of Ozaukee for 25 years.

The players

Advocates of Ozaukee

A nonprofit organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that provides counseling, shelter, and other support services to survivors.

Kristen Nicholson

The Associate Director of Advocates of Ozaukee.

Willy Porter

A musician who has partnered with Advocates of Ozaukee for 25 years.

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What they’re saying

“Advocates of Ozaukee was the first organization of its kind in Ozaukee and continues to serve our community.”

— Kristen Nicholson, Associate Director of Advocates of Ozaukee

“For more about Willy's Tour, visit TOUR - Willy Porter”

— Willy Porter

The takeaway

Advocates of Ozaukee's four decades of service to the Milwaukee community demonstrate the enduring impact that community-based nonprofits can have in addressing critical social issues and supporting vulnerable populations over the long term.