Registration is open for our 30th Annual Day of Caring! This annual volunteer event is a great way to engage your work team and give back to our community. To register your group, view all available projects, select the one that fits your interests and share the link for everyone to register: bit.ly/3LDPoEl For sponsorship information, contact volunteer@unitedwaydenver.org.
Mile High United Way
Non-profit Organizations
Denver, CO 6,283 followers
We fight for the education, health, and financial stability of everyone in our community.
About us
Working side-by-side with the community, Mile High United Way takes on critical human services issues facing our seven-county footprint including the Metro Denver, Boulder, and Broomfield communities. Through our community programs and initiatives, we focus on our three interconnected Community Priorities: giving all children a strong start, supporting education and academic success, and creating economic opportunity for all. OUR MISSION Unite people, ideas, and resources to advance the common good. OUR VISION A community united to create opportunities for all. WHERE WE WORK Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties in Colorado.
- Website
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http://www.unitedwaydenver.org
External link for Mile High United Way
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Denver, CO
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1887
- Specialties
- Giving All Children a Strong Start, Creating Economic Opportunity for All, and Education and Academic Success
Locations
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Primary
711 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205, US
Employees at Mile High United Way
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John Charlesworth
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Julie A. Wolf
Advisor, CEO and Board Performance
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Christine Benero
President and CEO, Mile High United Way
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Teresa Van De Bogart
Current independent Board Director; Public company and non-profit organizations. Retired technology and finance executive. NACD board certified…
Updates
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August is for advocacy! Advocacy is one way we're working to create change for Metro Denver families. We invite you to join us during August as we turn our attention to the ballot issues and policies affecting Coloradans this year. Register for both in-person and virtual events to learn more about the democratic process. See the full list of events and signup today: bit.ly/3Wsz8ef #advocacymonth #advocate
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We are so excited for the upcoming Back to School Bash! 🎒✏️📔📄🏫 We're especially grateful to all everyone who donated supplies to help kids start the year strong, including PepsiCo. This year Pepsi staff donated 100 backpacks and prepared school supplies at their Denver headquarters, in addition to sponsoring the event. Thank you for your supporting kids and families in our community! There's still time to register and volunteer during Back to School Bash. See all opportunities and register today: bit.ly/3ykB2FP
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Congratulations to our Chief Financial Officer Michael Burke for his nomination for the Denver Business Journal's CFO of the Year in the nonprofit category! 👏 Since 2017, Mike has thoughtfully guided our finance team to support our work in the community. This is the first-of-its-kind ceremony to recognize the critical role that chief financial officers have in guiding the work of companies and nonprofits. Learn more and see all the nominees: bit.ly/4d2dxR0?
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Denver small business owners, you are invited to apply for the Mile High United Way Small Business Accelerator to learn how to effectively pitch your business. Three participants will receive the chance to pitch their business and win up to $5,000 at a live event during Denver Startup Week! Learn more and apply before the August 2 deadline: https://lnkd.in/eZP4QYDW Thank you to Rockies Venture Club for partnering with us to provide instruction and personalized feedback throughout the cohort!
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Turkey Trotters, it's that time again! Dust off your tail feathers and lace up those running shoes – registration for the 51st annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot is now open. Register here: bit.ly/3YoduKL Use code EARLYTURKEY2024 to get the lowest price of the season! Your registration directly supports Mile High United Way's programs that help Metro Denver families thrive. Register today to join all the fun and run for a cause! 🏃🦃
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📣 We're growing and we want you to join us! Mile High United Way is seeking applicants who are passionate about creating change in our community. Join our mission to serve, inspire and grow! View open positions and apply today: bit.ly/3zSZ1wp
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Congratulations to our President & CEO Christine Benero! Last week she was announced as a member of the COLORADO WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME class of 2024. 🎉 Christine (pictured with fellow inductees Judith Albino and Barb Grogan) is a longtime advocate and champion for families across Metro Denver. We are thrilled for her to receive this honor and look forward to sharing more soon! See all the 2024 inductees: bit.ly/46hGiXt
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We are thrilled to announce 14 new members to the Mile High United Way Board of Trustees! Joining our board: Kent Berke, Performance Food Group (retired) Trudi Boyd, Chevron Dorian Brugger, U.S. Bank Alexis Denis, KPMG US Lori Fox, Taloma Partners, LLC Jamie Gard, Newmark Matthew Goldberg, BDO Megan Jurgemeyer, Denver7 (KMGH-TV) J.D. Keller, Comcast Maureen McDonald, HealthONE Anish Michael, FGC Kelly Noble, Empower Monica Sasakura, Wells Fargo Allison Burke, Sherman & Howard L.L.C. (Catalyst Society representative) We are grateful for expertise, vision and commitment each trustee brings to our organization. Learn more: bit.ly/3WvYsBy
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Have you taken advantage of #PrimeDay? We invite you to help kids start school ready to succeed by purchasing backpacks and school supplies from our Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.to/467TBto Donated items will be distributed at our annual Back to School Bash event later this summer. 🎒📚✏️ See all the ways you can get involved, including volunteering to help distribute supplies: bit.ly/4d5GPxH
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