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
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 MoreHow 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
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Join the Fight
Give
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.
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!