We believe everyone in our community should have the opportunity to succeed, even if the odds are stacked against them. That's why we unite individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and government partners to change these odds.
Signature Event
46th Annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Washington Park, Denver, CO
Join Denver's greatest Thanksgiving Day tradition! Our annual Turkey Trot draws more than 10,000 people to Denver's idyllic Washington Park for a four-mile run and walk to support our community.
What We Care About
Reading Matters
Ensuring all children are reading at or above grade level by the end of third grade.
Learn MoreDeveloping Tomorrow’s Talent
Ensuring all youth graduate from high school ready for post-secondary education or the workforce.
Learn MoreCreating Economic Opportunity for All
Ensuring people have their basic needs met and have opportunities to move toward economic success.
Learn MoreReading Matters
Ensuring all children are reading at or above grade level by the end of third grade.
Learn MoreDeveloping Tomorrow’s Talent
Ensuring all youth graduate from high school ready for post-secondary education or the workforce.
Learn MoreCreating Economic Opportunity for All
Ensuring people have their basic needs met and have opportunities to move toward economic success.
Learn MoreOur Impact
250000
or 1 in 10 people in the community received help last year from Mile High United Way
34000
hours of hands-on community support from 1,658 Mile High United Way volunteers positively impacted the community
80000
contacts received support through the Mile High United Way 2-1-1 Help Center
What we're up to
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Give
When you give to Mile High United Way, your dollars do more. We surround our community with the programs and resources that address today’s biggest issues and help prevent tomorrow’s.
Advocate
Creating long-term change, one step at a time. Learn more about how public policy plays a critical role in our work to create pathways to success.
Volunteer
Volunteering can be a fun and deeply rewarding experience where you can make immediate and lasting change by improving lives and building a stronger community. Join us!