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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.
Mile High United Way Helped My Family Thrive
Mile High United Way provided Carmen and her family the resources they needed to thrive. This holiday season, you can join this work.
10 Ways You Strengthened Our Community in 2025
As we approach the start of a new year, Mile High United Way staff are reflecting on the many ways you helped create change for Metro Denver families in 2025. Here are the ways you helped our community thrive.
Over 500 Thanksgiving Baskets for Families Like Yesenia’s
In addition to distributing emergency food bags to help fill the SNAP gap, Mile High United Way provided Thanksgiving baskets to the families we serve to help make the holidays bright.
Invested in Strategic Community Growth
During the 2023-2025 funding cycle, Mile High United Way invested $3.5 million in Metro Denver nonprofits focused on basic needs, early child care and education and out-of-school time. Learn more about this investment in nonprofits like Urban Peak.
Building Bright Futures for Our Children
When 4-year-old Natalie and her mother, Alejandra, walked into the preschool classroom at The Tamara M. Sparks Early Learning Center at Mile High United Way for the first time, Natalie was most excited to meet her new teachers.
Creating Connection Through Taxes
As a Korean immigrant who moved to the Unites States as a child, Yun Hui often helped her family learn new processes that felt complex and challenging. Volunteering with Tax Help Colorado provided Yun Hui, who is also a Women of Tocqueville member and 2025 Frances Wisebart Jacobs Award recipient, with a chance to give back and ensure families received the valuable credits they deserve.
Six Ways You Can Help Families During the Holidays
From providing meals on Thanksgiving to running a toy drive to mentoring local business owners, you can join Mile High United Way in supporting Metro Denver families this season. As the holidays approach, we invite you to learn how you can get involved in our programs and community outreach events.
Brewing Wellness through Small Business Growth
How our Small Business Accelerator helped Jonecka define her customer profile, develop a marketing plan and build a growth strategy.
Growing Dreams Through Small Business Mentorship
Last year, Mina joined the Mile High United Way Small Business Accelerator, which provides small business owners with the resources, instruction and tools they need to thrive. Through the program, Mina received help creating a business plan, setting strategic goals and more.