Join August is for Advocacy!
Advocacy is one way we’re working to create change for Metro Denver families. We invite you to join us during August as we turn our attention to the ballot issues and policies affecting Coloradans this year. Register for both in-person and virtual events to learn more about the democratic process and the issues facing our community. See the full list of events below and signup today! Learn more about our advocacy work.
August Events
Engaging in the Legislative Process | Register Now
Aug. 1, 2024 at 11 a.m.
Join Mile High United Way lobbyist, Diana Protopapa, for a detailed look into policy and advocacy during Colorado’s legislative session.
Brave Spaces: Safe and Stable Homes – Ending Family Homelessness | Register Now
Aug. 2, 2024 at 9 a.m.
Join us to learn from the United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County about their success toward ending family homelessness.
Affordable Denver Ballot Proposal | Register Now
Aug. 5, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.
Join us to learn how the Affordable Denver plan would make a lasting, meaningful difference.
Statewide Ballot Measures: Initiatives 50 and 108 | Register Now
Aug. 8, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Learn more about how ballot initiatives 50 and 108 would impact state and local governments.
Tour: Douglas County Election Division | Register Now
Aug. 13, 2024 at 2:45 p.m.
Tour the Douglas County elections office to learn how the democratic process supports Colorado families.
Tour: State Capitol | Register Now
Aug. 14, 2024 at 11:15 a.m.
Tour the Colorado State Capitol to learn how the democratic process supports Colorado families.
Our Election Process with Jefferson County | Register Now
Aug. 14, 2024 at 3:15 p.m.
Join Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, Amanda Gonzalez to learn about the processes in place to ensure your ballot is counted and our election is safe and secure.
Tour: Arapahoe County Election Division | Register Now
Aug. 15, 2024 at 10:45 a.m.
Tour the Arapahoe County elections office to learn how the democratic process supports Colorado families.
Denver Health: Healthy Denver Ballot Measure | Register Now
Aug 19, 2024 at 1 p.m.
This November, voters will be asked to approve a .34% sales tax or 3.4 cents on a $10 purchase to benefit Denver Health’s financial sustainability. Learn more about how this impacts our community.
KIDS COUNT in Colorado | Register Now
Aug. 21, 2024 at 2 p.m.
The Colorado Children’s Campaign is a nonprofit, nonpartisan policy and research organization focused on the well-being of kids and families. The report tracks child well-being at both the state and county levels, in the areas of Family Economic Prosperity, Child and Family Health, Early Childhood Learning and Development, and Youth Success and K-12 Education.
Aug. 21, 2024 between 2-5 p.m.
If you are eligible to vote in Colorado, but have not registered to vote in the state yet, sign up for a time to check that task off your list! You can also sign up if you need to update your voter information. This is an in-person opportunity at Mile High United Way.
Government 101 | Register Now
Aug. 27, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Join us to learn about the fundamentals of state government and the essential aspects of the executive branch.
Tax Policy and the Colorado Ballot | Register Now
Aug 28, 2024 at 1 p.m.
Join the Colorado Fiscal Institute to learn about TABOR (Taxpayer Bill of Rights), our upside down tax code, and the tax measures on the Colorado ballot.
Tour: Boulder County Election Division | Register Now
Aug. 29, 2024 at 9 a.m.
Tour the Boulder County elections office to learn how the democratic process supports Colorado families.
Tour: State Capitol | Register Now
Aug. 29, 2024 at 11:15 a.m.
Tour the Colorado State Capitol to learn how the democratic process supports Colorado families.
For questions, please email policy@unitedwaydenver.org.