Agape is a Greek word with two meanings. It signifies a communal meal. On a deeper level, the term relates to an unselfish love of one person for another.

Agape's programs and services are available to all Milwaukee County residents, however our concentration is on the underserved northwest side area bounded by Villard Avenue on the south, 51st Street on the west, Good Hope Road on the north and Green Bay Road/city limits on the east. Click here to view a map of our service area.

Approximately 34% of the people living in this area are children.  A single parent heads 75% of all families in our immediate neighborhood.  Nineteen percent live below the poverty level.  Nearly 80% of the residents have African American origins, and 10% are older adult homeowners who have lived in the area for most of their lives.