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Lea Devereaux
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Danielle Pereira
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Funding Will Support the Free Help Line for Coloradans in Need of Critical Resources
DENVER – Mile High United Way is excited to announce Comcast’s $250,000 investment in the nonprofit organization’s 211 Help Center. In honor of the investment, the service will now be known as Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center Sponsored by Comcast.
211 is a multilingual, confidential service available throughout Colorado that connects individuals and families to critical resources, including food, shelter, rental assistance, child care, transportation and more. Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center serves 30 counties and 76% of the state’s population.
“Connection is at the heart of everything we do at Comcast. That’s why we partner with organizations like Mile High United Way that create real, lasting impact for Colorado communities. Supporting the 211 Help Center ensures people and families can reach essential resources in moments that matter, and we’re proud to help strengthen this lifeline for our state.” said J.D. Keller, senior vice president of Comcast’s Mountain West Region and Mile High United Way Board of Trustees member.
With Comcast’s investment, Mile High United Way’s 211 will help even more Coloradans. In 2025, the Help Center served nearly 220,000 people, connecting them with nearly 400,000 resources. The demand has risen drastically since the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of calls and other contacts to 211 has risen as much as 20% since 2019.
“Our 211 navigators do this work every day, because they know they are making a difference. They are the warm voice on the end of the line who wants to help,” said Christine Benero, Mile High United Way president and CEO. “We greatly appreciate Comcast’s generosity through this incredible investment. Because of Comcast, Coloradans will continue to have access to the resources they need most when they contact 211.”
The 211 Help Center also provides disaster assistance and is regularly called upon by state and local governments to field calls from residents and travel to areas in crisis, with the most recent example being the flooding last fall in Archuleta and La Plata counties in Southwest Colorado.
The $250,000 investment is only the latest in a 26-year partnership between Mile High United Way and Comcast. Comcast has supported key initiatives, including Mile High United Way’s volunteer events, and provided valuable marketing services, including public service announcements and social media support.
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About Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center Sponsored by Comcast
Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center Sponsored by Comcast is a multilingual, confidential service that connects individuals and families to critical resources, including food, shelter, rental assistance, child care, transportation and more. The 211 database contains nearly 7,000 health and human services resources and is updated daily to help community members meet their basic needs. Learn more at 211colorado.org.
About Mile High United Way
Working side-by-side with the community, Mile High United Way takes on critical human services issues facing our seven-county footprint, including the Metro Denver, Boulder and Broomfield communities. Our united approach changes the odds for all children, families, and individuals in our community, so that all have the opportunity to succeed. Learn more at unitedwaydenver.org and follow us on social media @UnitedWayDenver.
About Comcast
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.