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Together, we are a #CommunityUnited

Creating a Community United takes all of us. To everyone who wants to understand how to do more, to affect change, to be part of the short- and long-term solutions our community needs, this is for you. This is an invitation to get inspired to unite with us in supporting our community.

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COVID-19 Program Response

Learn how we're responding to the immediate needs of individuals and families impacted by the pandemic.

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Calling on our Metro Denver community to stand united with us

Read a statement by Christine Benero, President & CEO of Mile High United Way and Vernon Irvin, 2018-2020 Chair, Mile High United Way Board of Trustees.

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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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Our 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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Tawny's Story: From Foster Youth to Living Coach

Tawny grew up in the child welfare system. She is now dedicating her life to helping youth in Metro Denver who've recently aged out, as a Living Coach with our Bridging the Gap program.

How 2-1-1 Helped My Family

As a 2-1-1 Resource Specialist, Marisa was used to helping others access critical resources in their community. But the most memorable person she was able to help in 2-1-1 was her dad.

Blog: Improving School Readiness in Denver's Low-Income Neighborhoods

By Molly Yost, Mile High United Way’s Director of Early Childhood Initiatives

From Lost to Found: Finding My Voice After Leaving the Child Welfare System

With the support of our Bridging the Gap program, Gloria is now an advocate for others existing the child welfare system.

How Our UBA Program Is Helping Local Store Owners Better Serve Their Community

Our United Business Advisory program is strengthening under-resourced communities in Globeville and Elyria-Swansea.

Our Women United Initiative Selects Its 2019 Innovation Prize Recipient

The ECDC African Community Center was selected for the launch of their innovative, new Driving Opportunity program.

10 Ways to Make an Impact In Our Community This Holiday Season

Looking to get involved and make an impact this Holiday season? Here are some upcoming opportunities!

1,600 People Attend Project Homeless Connect 2019

This year, wrap-around services, support, and resources were provided to 1,600 individuals experiencing homelessness in Denver.

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.

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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.

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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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