Our Work

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.

Young adults in our Bridging the Gap program are approaching the November election with curiosity, intention and a plan to vote. Are you?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.