Our approach is unique. Our plan inclusive. Mile High United Way concentrates on helping people of all ages and in all stages of their lives.
Mile High United Way’s Three Interconnected Initiatives
School Readiness
Set the Course for Success!
Young children are more likely to succeed throughout their school years if they attend high-quality early care and education programs beginning at age birth. MHUW invests in programs that ensure young children in low-income families enter school ready to succeed and are prepared for a lifetime of learning.
Youth Success
Engage and motivate in school.
To make it to graduation, at-risk youth need more guidance and support to help them make wise choices, stay in school and graduate. MHUW invests in programs that help school-age; low-income and under-served youth succeed academically and graduate from high school.
Adult Self Sufficiency
Empower individuals and families to succeed.
We provide opportunities for hardworking individuals to become financially stable and provide a better future for their families. MHUW invests in programs that ensure low-income individuals and families are afforded the opportunity to move toward economic self-sufficiency.
Three Investment Strategies
Our investment strategies are designed to maximize the collective power of donors, experts and community partner agencies to effect positive change in our community:
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We invest in a network of over 100 nonprofits throughout the metropolitan area to deliver direct services every day.
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We convene nonprofit, government, corporate and community partners to work together on vital large-scale programs that touch even more lives. Programs like: Denver’s Road Home and Lights On After School.
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Mile High United Way-led programs meet the metropolitan area’s most pressing needs. Programs like: United Way’s 2-1-1, Bridging the Gap and Making Connections Denver.