Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

WE ARE A COMMUNITY UNITED. THIS HAS BECOME OUR MANTRA, OUR MOTTO, AND OUR CALL-TO-ACTION.

Mile High United Way believes that our community and our country can only succeed when we are united, and that every individual must receive equal opportunity to pursue their dreams and maintain their livelihood.

We are committed to inclusion across all dimensions including race, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, physical or mental abilities. This enables us to effectively and authentically address our communities’ most pressing needs.

Live With Pride. Live United.

Celebrating Pride Month

Mile High United Way is proud to celebrate Colorado’s LGBTQ+ community. Today and every day, we stand #UnitedforPride.

Don’t miss the Denver Pride Parade! The weekend kicks off with the Pride 5K on Sat., June 24, followed by the two-day Denver PrideFest at Civic Center Park.

Celebrating PRIDE month in Denver with Mile High United Way

Our Commitment

Mile High United Way’s mission is to unite people, ideas, and resources to advance the common good. An outward and intentional commitment to inclusion across all dimensions including race, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, physical or mental ability enables us to effectively and authentically address our communities’ most pressing needs.

Mile High United Way respects, values and celebrates the visible and non-visible unique attributes, characteristics, experiences, and perspectives of every person. We recognize the unique needs and opportunities across Colorado and seek to engage all voices, to co-create more equitable communities.

ENGAGING ALL VOICES

Building Equity as a Learning Organization

Roweena Naidoo, our Vice President of Policy and Impact Investing, shares how Mile High United Way is evolving to create greater equity in our community.

Social Justice and Racial Equity

Mile High United Way is engaging all voices to co-create more equitable communities. We galvanizing our community to join us in our stand against social injustice.

Our Programs and Investments

The strategy behind our work is guided by the community, bringing together and leveraging resources to strengthen under-resourced neighborhoods in Metro Denver.