Mile High United Way Events
Join us in helping our community thrive through attending our volunteer and donor group events throughout the year.
Learn more about Mile High United Way's COVID-19 Response.
Community Events
Denver's Reading Room
March 16-31, 2020
During March, in honor of National Reading Month, we hosted a pop-up community lending library in the Great Hall of Denver Union Station. With a special focus on childhood literacy, this event was for people of all ages to celebrate the joy of reading.
National Virtual Volunteer Week
April 20-24, 2020
VOLUNTEER EVENT
National Volunteer Week went virtual this year! Volunteers participated in a virtual training, helped answer 2-1-1 calls, and provided much needed support to community members impacted by COVID-19.
Virtual Community Baby Shower
April 2020
Thank you to everyone who donated! We collected over 400 baby items through the month of May. The items were distributed to our Bridging the Gap youth participants and our partner organizations: Florence Crittenton, Family Tree, The Gathering Place, and Mountain Resource Center.
Back to School Bash
June 1 – July 25, 2020
VOLUNTEER EVENT
This year, we held a socially-distanced Back to School Bash event, in partnership with the Denver Broncos, where 400 students received new backpacks filled with supplies for the upcoming school year.
Ready, Set, College
August 2020
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!
Day of Caring
August 28, 2020
VOLUNTEER EVENT
Thank you to all our volunteers who participated in this year's Day of Caring! We had over 300 volunteers do more than 900 hours of work over 36 in-person and remote opportunities across Boulder and Broomfield.
Denver Day of Service
September 25, 2020
VOLUNTEER EVENT
Thank you for making the second annual Denver Day of Service, in partnership with the Denver Broncos, a huge success! Over 200 volunteers donated their time to complete 35 projects, both virtually and safely in-person.
Women United Luncheon
October, 1 2020
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Our VIRTUAL Women United Luncheon this year featured special guest Gayle King and many other inspiring women who shared what it means to come together as a #CommunityUnited.
Bridging the Gap: Career Month
October 6 - 27, 2020
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. Registration is open!
Turkey Trot
November 19 - 26, 2020
Join the 47th annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot! This year, Denver’s greatest Thanksgiving tradition is going VIRTUAL and you have ONE WEEK to run the race. Registration is open! To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact us at events@unitedwaydenver.org.
Bridging the Gap: Thanksgiving
November 19, 2020
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 10, 2020
VOLUNTEER EVENT
To celebrate the holidays, our Bridging the Gap youth enjoy a catered meal, a photo booth, and lots of dancing! The celebration this year may look a little different, but will still bring holiday joy and laughter to those in our BTG program.
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.
