Ways to Support Our Community This Holiday Season

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From providing Thanksgiving meals 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. View the top ways to get involved below.

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Join the 2024 Turkey Trot race in Denver, CO with Mile High United Way
Having a blast at the Mile High United Way Turkey Trot

Join the 51st Annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot
Don’t miss Denver’s greatest Thanksgiving Day Tradition. Join Mile High United Way in Washington Park on Nov. 28 for our annual 4-mile walk/run and community celebration. Proceeds from the event support Mile High United Way’s programs that help Metro Denver families thrive. Register to run the race or volunteer today!

 

Thanksgiving baskets for families in Metro Denver - Purchase a meal for a family
Mile High United Way staff packing donated Thanksgiving food items for families.

Donate Thanksgiving Baskets for Families
This year, you can help us reach our goal to provide 400 families with a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Now through Nov. 8, you can donate items or make a monetary gift to support local families.

 

Children receiving toys at Mile High United Way's Children's Holiday Party
Toys and holiday cheer at our Children’s Holiday Party

Run a Toy Drive for Our Children’s Holiday Party
Each year, we spread holiday cheer at our annual Children’s Holiday Party, where kids enjoy games, crafts and photos with Santa Claus. Parents also visit our toy shop to choose free gifts for their children. Help us provide toys for 1,000 by running a toy drive or purchasing items from our Amazon Wishlist!

 

Tax Assistance with Mile High United Way
No previous experience is needed to become IRS-tax certified.

Volunteer with Tax Help Colorado
Tax Help Colorado helps thousands of individuals and families get the refund they are owed by providing high-quality, free tax preparation. We are recruiting volunteers for the 2025 tax season! Volunteering is easy and fun. Our staff provides all the training – no financial experience is needed. Join our Volunteer Kickoff on Nov. 20 to learn how you can join this important work.

 

Women United - Donor Group at Mile High United Way
Members of Mile High United Way’s Women United

Join a Donor Network
Leaders of all ages and backgrounds from across Metro Denver come together through our donor networks to solve the critical issues facing families. We are grateful for the many ways the members of our Tocqueville Society, Women United, Catalyst Society and LINC support Mile High United Way’s work. We invite you to consider joining a donor group this holiday season to support change in our community.

 

Supporting our small local business community in Metro Denver
Local business owners in our United for Business program

Support Local Business Owners
You can donate your time and skills to help small, local business owners take the next step toward growth. Volunteers and mentors are needed in the areas of marketing and financial planning to support our upcoming cohort.

 

Learn More 

If you have questions on how to get involved, contact our Volunteer Engagement Team today at volunteer@unitedwaydenver.org 

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