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

What It Means to be a 211 Resource Specialist
Honoring Black History Month with Mile High United Way
Celebrating the Ways You Helped Families Thrive in 2023
Eight Ways to Support Families This Holiday Season
Each Tax Form Tells a Story

“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

Wow, what a year! As 2023 comes to a close, we are reflecting on the many ways you showed up as a Community United. Here’s what we accomplished together.

December 11, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, there are many ways you can support our community by volunteering and engaging in our work, like the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot, Children’s Holiday Party and more.

October 30, 2023

For many families, the tax refund is the biggest check they’ll receive in a year. Learn more about how volunteers play a crucial role in getting low- and moderate-income families the tax return they are owed each year.

October 10, 2023

Give

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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Advocate

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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