Community Priorities

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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

Giving all children a strong start

Ensuring all children enter kindergarten ready to succeed.

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SUPPORTING EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS

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

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two small business owners receive professional services

CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL

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

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OUR STORIES

Celebrating International Women’s Day
Child Care Bill Kicks Off Our 2023 Colorado Legislative Session
211 Colorado: Answering the Call for 20 Years
Celebrate Black History Month with Mile High United Way
Thank you to our 2022 Corporate Partners

Today is International Women’s Day! The theme for this year is #EmbraceEquity, a theme that sits at the very heart of our mission. ​​​​​Learn how Mile High United Way supports women and girls through our Women United Initiative and how you can get involved.

March 8, 2023

During the 2023 Colorado State Legislative Session, Mile High United Way is supporting two bills that align with our community priorities, House Bill 23-1091 and Senate Bill 23-082.

February 14, 2023

February 11 marks 211 Day for all United Ways across the United States. This year, we celebrate 211 Colorado’s 20th anniversary, and how 211 has adapted to meet the emerging needs of our community.

February 9, 2023

Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the incredible contributions the Black community has made throughout U.S. history. In honor of Black History Month, we are celebrating the legacy of Black leaders in Denver. Join us!

February 1, 2023

You rallied, made blankets, built literacy kits, played cornhole, held chili cook-offs, and so much more to support the critical work of Mile High United Way. We cannot thank you enough.

January 11, 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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