Our Work

Small Business Support

Small Businesses are the lifeblood of our communities.

Mile High United Way supports local business owners, helping them stabilize and take the next step in reaching their growth potential. With an emphasis on women- and minority-owned businesses, our programs promote the expansion of quality jobs in Metro Denver while helping owners and their families achieve greater economic resiliency. We believe that when local businesses thrive, the entire neighborhood thrives.

Our Programs

How We Support Small Businesses

United for Business

We provide small business owners free consulting services in the areas of accounting, marketing, legal support, and more.

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Personal Investment Enterprise

We help owners improve their financial literacy and access a matched savings account to invest in growing their business.

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Community Grants

We strategically invest in nonprofit partners that deliver innovative solutions and help our small business community thrive.

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IMPACT AT A GLANCE

participants have developed a new business through their participation in the Personal Investment Enterprise program.

small businesses were provided one-on-one consultation last year through our United for Business program.

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in capital was secured last year for our clients to help them develop their business.

Tonya's Story

Like many small business owners, Tonya was faced with challenges when the pandemic hit and struggled to keep her company afloat. Mile High United Way worked with her to create a financial strategy and marketing plan to help stabilize her business. She is now excited for the future and making plans to expand.

“This road has been extremely challenging. [Mile High United Way] provided the hope when my fighter spirit was almost done.”
Tonya, owner of Rent-A-Theme Entertainment