United we fight, united we win.

Mile High United Way fights for the education, health, and financial stability for everyone in Metro Denver.

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.

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What We Care About

Giving Children a Strong Start

Ensuring all children enter school ready to succeed.

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Reading Matters

Ensuring all children are reading at or above grade level by the end of third grade.

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Developing Tomorrow’s Talent

Ensuring all youth graduate from high school ready for post-secondary education or the workforce.

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Creating Economic Opportunity for All

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

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Giving Children a Strong Start

Ensuring all children enter school ready to succeed.

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Reading Matters

Ensuring all children are reading at or above grade level by the end of third grade.

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Developing Tomorrow’s Talent

Ensuring all youth graduate from high school ready for post-secondary education or the workforce.

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Creating Economic Opportunity for All

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

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How We're Helping

250000

or 1 in 10 people in Metro Denver 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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Wraparound Support Helps Families Grow

In the Bridging the Gap Infant and Toddler Community (BIT-C), positive interactions between parents and children are being facilitated, and growth is happening.

How One Man Found His Way Home

When unexpected circumstances happen, it’s comforting to know that there is a place to turn to. That is the reason he picked up the phone and called Mile High United Way’s 2-1-1 Help Center.

Young Moms Who Are Choosing to Invest in Their Futures

Mile High United Way is offering Center for Family Opportunity services at Florence Crittenton High School in Denver to help families move out of poverty and towards economic stability.

A Community United

It is often in the midst of hardship, that you see how a community unites. People step forward asking how they can help; recognizing that this situation could very easily be happening to them.

Save the Date: Activate. Engage. Celebrate.

Save the Date! We have some exciting events planned in honor of National Volunteer Week, and we hope you and your colleagues can join us!

Over 1,400 People Served at Project Homeless Connect

“It can be easy to take our stations in life for granted and Project Homeless Connect reminds us that a few events here and there could send anyone’s life in a different direction.”

Mile High United Way Celebrates $6 Million Investment in 100 Strategic Investment Grant Partners

“We’re so proud to be your partners. We're making an investment in all of you. United, we can make a difference."

Willie Helps People Find Their Way with 2-1-1

“I believe everyone has a purpose in this world. No one should be alone in the dark,” says Willie, one of Mile High United Way’s 2-1-1 Resource Navigators.

Khalil Invests in Denver's Future Through Power Lunch

“So much of my success now traces directly back to the folks who helped me fall in love with learning. I feel lucky that I’m in a position to do the same for someone else now.”

Mile High United Way welcomes new Board Chair and 11 new Trustees

We are proud to announce Vernon Irvin, president of CenturyLink’s government, education, medium and small business unit, as the Chair of the Board of Trustees.

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When you give to Mile High United Way, your dollars do more. We surround Metro Denver with the programs and resources that address today’s biggest issues and help prevent tomorrow’s.

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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.

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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!

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