Mile High United Way's physical office is currently closed, but all of our services including 2-1-1 will be running at full capacity. Please dial 2-1-1 to reach our community resource center.

Mile High United Way Events

Join us in helping our community thrive through attending our volunteer and donor group events throughout the year.

As we follow the CDC recommendations on social distancing, most of our upcoming events have gone virtual with limited in-person opportunities. See details below!

Learn more about Mile High United Way's COVID-19 Response.

Community Events

Courageous Conversations Event Series | Ongoing

Courageous Conversations is our virtual event series that explores topics around social justice and racial equity. During each session, we host leaders in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to share their insights. Learn more about this event series and see upcoming events!

National Volunteer Week
April 19-23, 2021
VOLUNTEER EVENT

Get a better understanding of the challenges facing our community and gain a new outlook on creative ways to make an impact. This is a great opportunity for both corporate groups and individuals. Registration is open, sign up today!

Virtual Community Baby Shower
Ends April 19, 2021

Our annual Women United Community Baby Show supports new families with diapers and other essentials so that children get the care they need and families can thrive. Learn more about the baby items needed and make a donation today!

Denver Day of Service
June 4, 2021
VOLUNTEER EVENT

The Denver Broncos and Mile High United Way partner together to host the third annual Denver Day of Service – a one-day, multi-project initiative bringing together hundreds of volunteers to impact our community.

Back to School Bash
August 6, 2021
VOLUNTEER EVENT

In partnership with the Denver Broncos, this annual event provides new backpacks filled with supplies for hundreds of students for the upcoming school year. Registration opens June 14.

Ready, Set, College
August 2021

Each year, we provide first generation college students access to pre-college advice, life skills workshops, and ongoing mentoring. Included for each student is a gift card and a bag full of school essentials!

Corporate Partnership Summit
August 2021

Each year, our Corporate Partnership Summit explores how to address critical community issues through effective and strategic partnerships and authentic employee engagement.

Day of Caring
September 10, 2021
VOLUNTEER EVENT

Day of Caring is the largest, single-day volunteer event in Boulder and Broomfield counties! It is an opportunity for volunteers to get out and support community projects across the region.

Women United Luncheon
October 2021

Join us for an inspirational afternoon to celebrate the power of women and girls. Every dollar donated helps us create, innovate, and deliver programming that will truly lead to more equitable communities.

Bridging the Gap: Career Month
October 2021
VOLUNTEER EVENT

Volunteer to help young people in our Bridging the Gap program enhance their job seeking skills. You can help them prepare a resume, learn interview skills, and then practice their learned skills.

Turkey Trot
November 2021

For more than 40 years, the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot has been a Denver Thanksgiving tradition drawing more than 10,000 people to Washington Park for a four-mile run/walk and community celebration.

Bridging the Gap: Thanksgiving
November 2021
VOLUNTEER EVENT

Around Thanksgiving every year, our Bridging the Gap (BTG) youth and their families come together to enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal served by our amazing volunteers.

Bridging the Gap: Holiday Party
December 2021
VOLUNTEER EVENT

To celebrate the holidays, our Bridging the Gap youth enjoy a catered meal, a photo booth, and lots of dancing!

Children's Holiday Party
December 11, 2021
VOLUNTEER EVENT

This event brings the spirit of the holidays to 350 families, children, and volunteers in our community. Families receive new gifts and children get to partake in face painting, cookie decorating, and more!

See all volunteer opportunities

Donor Events

Tocqueville Society

Denver's most generous philanthropists, who invest $10,000 or more annually, join together for exclusive events featuring renowned speakers, program tours, volunteer engagement opportunities, and more.

Women United

Women United is inspiring change for women and girls by investing $1,000 or more annually in our community. Learn more about the Women United Initiative, networking events, educational lunches, and more.

Catalyst Society

Through ongoing engagement, Catalyst Society participants enter a mentoring program to enhance their professional growth and to become active philanthropic leaders in our community.

Leadership Society

Leadership Society is a group of dedicated individuals, who invest $1,000 or more annually in our community. Learn more about their events with Mile High United Way board members as well as volunteer events throughout the year.

LINC

LINC (Lead. Impact. Network. Change.) is a group of socially-minded young professionals who channel energy into improving our community. Learn more about LINC's unique, fun social events that have a positive social impact.

Mile High United Way’s virtual events are sponsored by Delta Dental of Colorado

Mile High United Way's virtual events are sponsored by Delta Dental.