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About Us

Community Priorities

Mile High United Way Supports Families

Through three interconnected Community Priorities — giving all children a strong start, supporting education and academic success, and creating economic opportunity for all —  we make a meaningful difference in the lives of those with greatest need in our community.

What drives our work

Our Community Priorities

Early childhood education programming in Metro Denver - students graudating from Mile High United Way's HIPPY program

Giving all children a strong start

Ensuring all children enter kindergarten ready to succeed.

SUPPORTING EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Building educational success through partnerships schools, families, and communities.

Small business support in Metro Denver with Mile High United Way

CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL

Ensuring people can meet their basic needs and have opportunities to move toward economic success.

OUR STORIES

Six Ways to Volunteer and Create Change in our Community This Season
“HIPPY Is Not Just a Program – It Is a Family.”
Celebrating Our Volunteers During National Volunteer Week 2024
What It Means to be a 211 Resource Specialist
Honoring Black History Month with Mile High United Way

Volunteering in our community is a great way to join our work and help support the families we serve. Whether you have one hour or are seeking a regular opportunity to give back, we have the right volunteer opportunity for you, your family, community group or work team.

July 11, 2024

Our HIPPY program is one way we’re addressing the early learning shortage and helping create pathways to success for children.

July 3, 2024

Each year during National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the volunteers who help us create change for families across Metro Denver.

April 22, 2024

“I’m honored to share the reasons why being a Community Resource Specialist is not just a job, but a fulfilling and impactful journey”

February 8, 2024

Mile High United Way proudly honors the achievements, contributions and rich cultural heritage of the Denver Black Community during February’s Black History Month.

January 31, 2024

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When you give to Mile High United Way, your dollars do more.
We surround our community with the programs and resources that address today’s biggest issues and help prevent tomorrow’s.
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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.

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Volunteer

Volunteering can be a fun and deeply rewarding experience where you can make immediate change.
Make an immediate and lasting change by improving lives and building a stronger community.
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