Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We Are Committed to Engaging All Voices
Mile High United Way’s mission is to unite people, ideas and resources to advance the common good. We are outwardly and intentionally committed to inclusion across all dimensions, including race, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, physical or mental ability, enabling 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.
CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day when 250,000 enslaved people in Texas received news that they were free, two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Learn more about Juneteenth and how you can celebrate.
A message from our President & CEO
Dear Community,
Over the past few years, Mile High United Way has taken an honest look at ourselves – not only to understand who we currently are as organization, but who we aspire to be for our community and for each other.
With leadership from the Executive Team, Board of Trustees and our internal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee, we began down a path to define and create a shared vision.
To further our progress in making Mile High United Way a great place to work and a strong community partner, we believe in a truly inclusive workplace that attracts and retains a diverse talent pool and creates an atmosphere in which we are all fully engaged, valued, and celebrated.
We have been on our DEI journey for many years, fueled by our mission to Live United and the expectations of our staff and community to create opportunities for everyone…
"After listening to feedback from our staff and community members, Mile High United Way developed nine key strategies to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization and across our community. These strategies guide our work in creating a stronger, more equitable community."
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategies
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT
EQUITABLE STRUCTURES
EQUITABLE DATA COLLECTION
INCLUSIVE PHILANTHROPY
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
BOARD ENGAGEMENT
INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
EQUITABLE HIRING, RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
Pay & Compensation
Our STORIES
