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.