Advocate
Join Mile High United Way in advocating for policies that strengthen communities and expand opportunities for all.
Advocating For Colorado Families
Mile High United Way’s policy priorities focus on the issues that matter most, from basic needs and affordable childcare to housing and financial security. We believe lasting change starts with listening to the people closest to the challenges. By working alongside community partners and policymakers, we help advance solutions that address today’s needs and build a stronger Colorado for the future.
You can help shape the future of our community. Here are the key dates to know this election season.
- October 2 – 9: Ballots mailed to registered voters
- October 12: Ballot drop boxes open statewide
- October 26: Last day to register to vote and receive a mail ballot
- November 3: Election Day
View Election Resources to get registered, track your ballot, and find where to return your mail ballot or vote in-person:
An Accurate Census Starts with Counting Everyone
The Department of Commerce and the U.S. Census Bureau recently published a rule titled Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (Docket No. 260903-0005) that would significantly change how people are counted and how demographic data are collected. Specifically, the proposed rule threatens the accuracy and completeness of the decennial census by excluding certain populations from the count, such as temporary workers, international students, refugees awaiting permanent residence and individuals with other temporary or humanitarian immigration statuses.
Mile High United Way joined hundreds of organizations across the country in signing a national letter, initiated by the National Council of Nonprofits, that opposes these changes.
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Coming Soon: Mile High United Way 2027 Policy Agenda
Become An Advocate
Explore resources below to learn about the legislative process and connect with policymakers on the issues that matter to you.
Contact Your Representative
Sharing your perspectives with elected officials can inform decisions about legislation that impacts our community.
Register to Vote
Make your voice heard at the polls by registering to vote or updating your voter information.
Learn
Learn about the legislative process and explore current policy issues.
- How a bill becomes a law
- Visit the Colorado General Assembly for the legislative calendar, current bills and past recordings
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