• Ermisenda's Story

    “My family turned to Mile High United Way and found life-changing support."

This Colorado Gives Day, you can bring children and families hope for the future with a gift to Mile High United Way. Early giving is open! Read Ermisenda’s story and make a gift today.

"Mile High United Way has forever changed my family’s life." - Ermisenda

What drives our work

Our Community Priorities

Early childhood education programming in Metro Denver - students graudating from Mile High United Way's HIPPY program

Giving all children a strong start

Ensuring all children enter kindergarten ready to succeed.

SUPPORTING EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Building educational success through partnerships schools, families, and communities.

Small business support in Metro Denver with Mile High United Way

CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL

Ensuring people can meet their basic needs and have opportunities to move toward economic success.

2022-2023

IMPACT AT A GLANCE

183,500+

lives impacted by Mile High United Way's direct services and work funded through community partners

252,583

referrals for critical resources, like housing, rent assistance, and more, provided through our 211 Help Center.

3,655

Mile High United Way volunteers served our community

OUR STORIES

Eight Ways to Support Families This Holiday Season
Each Tax Form Tells a Story
Mile High United Way Staff Recognized for 211 Leadership
Volunteers Wanted For Tax Help Colorado Program
500 Students in Metro Denver Go Back to School with New Backpacks and Supplies
Helping small business owners achieve their dreams of growth
Mid-Session Review: Creating Pathways to Success for all Coloradans
Investing in Capacity Building for Local Business Owners
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Child Care Bill Kicks Off Our 2023 Colorado Legislative Session

As the holiday season approaches, there are many ways you can support our community by volunteering and engaging in our work, like the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot, Children’s Holiday Party and more.

October 30, 2023

For many families, the tax refund is the biggest check they’ll receive in a year. Learn more about how volunteers play a crucial role in getting low- and moderate-income families the tax return they are owed each year.

October 10, 2023

Every day, our 211 Help Center staff work tirelessly to connect families across Metro Denver to the resources they need. Three Mile High United Way staff recently received recognition for their leadership and service in their roles related to the 211 Help Center.

September 20, 2023

Volunteers are critical to the work of Tax Help Colorado, including 15-year-old Chanda, who volunteered for 45 hours near her home in Thornton this year. Learn more about how Tax Help Colorado helps families build toward economic stability.

August 23, 2023

The average school supply list can cost over $100 per student. Our 2023 Back to School Bash provided 500 students with new backpacks and supplies to support families.

August 1, 2023

We believe our communities are strongest when small, local businesses thrive. Through our Personal Investment Enterprise (PIE) program, we’re investing in small business owners, like Shellby, to support their dreams of growth.

May 15, 2023

From connecting families to quality early childhood education and supporting migrant families to helping middle- and low-income residents access valuable tax credits, we are working toward a brighter future for all Coloradans.

April 3, 2023

This year, our United for Business team is launching new initiatives and events to support capacity building through intensive skills-development. Learn how we’re helping our small business community thrive!

March 27, 2023

Today is International Women’s Day! The theme for this year is #EmbraceEquity, a theme that sits at the very heart of our mission. ​​​​​Learn how Mile High United Way supports women and girls through our Women United Initiative and how you can get involved.

March 8, 2023

During the 2023 Colorado State Legislative Session, Mile High United Way is supporting two bills that align with our community priorities, House Bill 23-1091 and Senate Bill 23-082.

February 14, 2023
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