About Us

OUr Community Priorities

Our vision is a community united to create opportunities for all.

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.

Three Community Priorities

Giving All Children A Strong Start in Life

Ensuring all children in our community are able to enter kindergarten ready to succeed.

Supporting Education and Academic Success

Building educational success through partnerships schools, families and communities.

Creating Economic Opportunity for All

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

OUR STORIES

How a Colorado Senate Bill Can Change Lives for Foster Youth
Transforming Lives Through Free Tax Assistance
Answering the Call After Hurricane Helene
Finding a Future with Mile High United Way
10 Ways You Supported Metro Denver Families in 2024

D’borah, a former foster youth, now advocates for others. She recently joined us at the Colorado State Capitol in support of SB25-150, a bill to establish a pilot program for youth in foster care. We invite you to read or listen to D’borah’s powerful testimony.

March 12, 2025

By Faye Wooden, AmeriCorps NCCC Team Leader. “Each client who comes to Tax Help Colorado has a story. I have the privilege of hearing these stories while preparing a client’s tax return.”

February 19, 2025

Mile High United Way’s Kasey Harlos shares her experience following a deployment to Virginia earlier this year to serve families affected by Hurricane Helene.

February 3, 2025

Anika joined Bridging the Gap almost a decade ago after she turned 18 and exited Colorado’s foster care system. After years of unexpected circumstances, health challenges and even tragedy, Anika has a new outlook on life.

January 28, 2025

As 2024 comes to an end, we are reminiscing about the many ways you stepped up to support Metro Denver families! Here’s how you created change this year …

December 17, 2024

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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