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

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, and I feel really good investing in Denver’s future through its most important citizens: the kids.”

Michaela is thriving with help from Bridging the Gap

"The only thing a young person wants is to know that someone is rooting for them.”

Sanaa finds opportunity and hope

After a tough move from Iraq to the US, Sanaa found help at Mile High United Way’s Center for Family Opportunity.

Gloria is determined to succeed

Life was challenging after leaving foster care but that didn’t stop Gloria from pursuing her dreams.

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Supplies for Success Gives Kids a Strong Start

Thanks to Mile High United Way’s corporate partners and partner agencies who ran school supply drives, 173 students got to pick out their own supplies to start the school year off right.

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.

Mile High United Way Selects New Grant Partners

Mile High United Way is proud to invest $6 million in the 2018-2020 Strategic Investment Grants to 100 of the highest-performing organizations in Metro Denver.

The 20th Annual Mile High United Way Women United Luncheon

Join us for an inspirational afternoon celebrating the power of women featuring keynote speaker Irin Carmon, and honoring Frances Wisebart Jacobs Award winner Betsy Wiersma.

A Message from our CEO

The Denver Post recently featured a four-part series on what happens to youth after they exit the foster care system in Colorado. Check out the Guest Commentary from our president and CEO, Christine Benero.

Supplies for Success

Did you know the average back to school supply list can cost over $100 per student? Learn how you can help students start the school prepared.

The New Era of Corporate Giving

United Way and Salesforce.org have partnered to introduce a revolutionary new platform that inspires, connects and empowers employees and organizations to maximize their giving power.

A Successful Year of Power Lunch

We wrapped up a year filled with fun, relationship-building, and learning through Power Lunch.

Ready, Set, College!

Hosted by the Mile High United Way Tocqueville Society, Ready, Set, College! helps first-generation college students prepare as they head to school.

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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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