Stories
At the heart of Mile High United Way are the stories of families, business owners, volunteers, and partners that we are privileged to work alongside. Together, we are a Community United.

Celebrating International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day! The theme for this year is #EmbraceEquity, a theme that sits at the very heart of our mission. Learn how Mile High United Way supports women and girls through our Women United Initiative and how you can get involved.

Child Care Bill Kicks Off Our 2023 Colorado Legislative Session
During the 2023 Colorado State Legislative Session, Mile High United Way is supporting two bills that align with our community priorities, House Bill 23-1091 and Senate Bill 23-082.

211 Colorado: Answering the Call for 20 Years
February 11 marks 211 Day for all United Ways across the United States. This year, we celebrate 211 Colorado’s 20th anniversary, and how 211 has adapted to meet the emerging needs of our community.

Celebrate Black History Month with Mile High United Way
Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the incredible contributions the Black community has made throughout U.S. history. In honor of Black History Month, we are celebrating the legacy of Black leaders in Denver. Join us!

Thank you to our 2022 Corporate Partners
You rallied, made blankets, built literacy kits, played cornhole, held chili cook-offs, and so much more to support the critical work of Mile High United Way. We cannot thank you enough.

11 Ways You Helped Our Community Thrive This Year
Wow, what a year! As 2022 comes to a close, we are reflecting on the many ways you showed up as a Community United. Here are 11 ways you helped our community thrive this year…

Supporting Colorado’s Migrant and Refugee Community
In recent months, the Denver community has welcomed hundreds of migrants and refugees from Latin American nations. Learn how Mile High United Way is providing support to families as they begin their transition to living here in Colorado.

Nine Ways to Support Our Community This Holiday Season
There are many ways to give back to our community this holiday season! Whether you are a long-time supporter of Mile High United Way, or new to our organization, we have a range of volunteer and engagement opportunities for you to choose from. Here are ways you can get engaged!

Mile High United Way Sends Students Back to School with Backpacks and School Supplies
We support students and families across Metro Denver as they transition back to school through our annual Back to School Bash.