Community Programs

Our Programs

Mile High United Way connects people to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Helping People Build Stronger Futures

From supporting young adults as they transition out of the foster care system to giving children a strong start and connecting families with food, housing and other critical resources, we help people find stability and build stronger futures.

Explore our programs

211 Help Center

Connecting individuals and families across Colorado to essential resources, including food, shelter, rental assistance, childcare and more.

Bridging the Gap

Helping young adults transitioning out of the child welfare system access safe and stable housing and other wraparound supports so they can build a strong future.

Community Schools

Bringing together educators, families and community partners to ensure students have the resources and support they need to thrive in school and beyond.

Joan Leprino Community Corner

Providing families with fresh food, prepared meals and other essential resources that help build stability.

Renew Collaborative

Helping families stay housed by preventing eviction and addressing the barriers to long-term housing stability.

Tamara M. Sparks Early Learning Center

Providing high-quality, affordable early learning and care for up to 60 children.

Tax Help Colorado

Providing free tax preparation services so Colorado families receive the tax credits and refunds they’re owed.

United For Families

Supporting parents and caregivers with high-quality early learning opportunities that help children start school ready to succeed.

Our Stories

Nine Ways to Make a Difference This Holiday Season

Standing with Families During the Southern Colorado Wildfires

5 Meaningful Ways to Give Back to Our Community This Summer

What I See Every Day at Our Tax Sites—And Why It Matters

Turning Time Into Impact: Wells Fargo Volunteers Help Return $78,600 to Colorado Families

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Women Who Have Shaped Colorado’s History

National 211 Day Reflection & Thanks: From Navigator to Leader

Mile High United Way Celebrates Black History Month

211 Colorado on the Go: Evolving to Meet Our Community’s Needs

Nine Ways to Make a Difference This Holiday Season

Looking for holiday volunteer opportunities in Denver? Mile High United Way offers plenty of ways to lend a hand, connect with our neighbors and help build a stronger community.

Standing with Families During the Southern Colorado Wildfires

Kasey reflects on her experience being deployed to help coordinate disaster relief efforts for families affected by the Southern Colorado wildfires this summer.

5 Meaningful Ways to Give Back to Our Community This Summer

Whether you have an hour to spare or are looking for a regular way to give back, there's a place for you in our work. This summer, you can help stock shelves, fill backpacks, assemble care kits and support families in tangible ways that make a lasting difference.

What I See Every Day at Our Tax Sites—And Why It Matters

As tax season wraps up, I’m reflecting on the moments that shaped my experience working at our tax sites and the people who remind me every day why this work matters so much.

Turning Time Into Impact: Wells Fargo Volunteers Help Return $78,600 to Colorado Families

Recently, Monica Sasakura, a Mile High United Way board trustee and Wells Fargo VP of business banking, joined fellow Wells Fargo team members for a day of volunteering with Tax Help Colorado at Mi Casa Resource Center in Denver. Together with other volunteers and staff, the group helped prepare 37 tax returns, returning $78,600 to the community.

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Women Who Have Shaped Colorado’s History

Happy Women’s History Month! In celebration, we’re highlighting a few remarkable women whose leadership, courage and contributions have shaped Colorado’s history and strengthened our communities.

National 211 Day Reflection & Thanks: From Navigator to Leader

This month marks seven years since I first walked into Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center as a Community Resource Navigator. I can still vividly recall one of my very first calls.

Mile High United Way Celebrates Black History Month

As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor Five Points as a reminder that Black history is local, living and still influencing Denver’s rhythm today.

211 Colorado on the Go: Evolving to Meet Our Community’s Needs

Dalia was one of five 211 Help Center staff who last year traveled outside Metro Denver in our new mobile 211 unit to provide in-person support following major storms and flooding. Patty Ramos and Claudia Cervantes joined Dalia in Southwest Colorado, assisting families affected by flooding in LaPlata and Archuleta counties.

The Moment Our Lives Changed Forever

What gives you hope and brings you joy? For me, it is my little one, my Levi. He is my light, and I love seeing his eyes light up when he knows the answer to a question or learns a new word. But it wasn’t always this way.