Mile High United Way

United Way Denver serves the seven-county Denver metropolitan region through strategic philanthropy and direct community assistance programs. The organization received a $20 million unrestricted grant from MacKenzie Scott in 2023 to advance its five-year plan focusing on education and economic mobility. Their current strategic initiatives target three core areas: school readiness, student success, and economic opportunity. The organization operates HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) in Arapahoe County, providing early childhood education support to 96 families. United Way Denver's 211 service functions as a comprehensive resource hub, connecting residents to essential assistance programs across the metro area. Tax Help Colorado, another key program, delivers free tax preparation services to qualifying households. United Way Denver coordinates with regional partners to implement trust-based philanthropy models in program delivery. The organization maintains volunteer networks supporting multiple community engagement initiatives throughout Denver, Aurora, and surrounding communities. Their service framework emphasizes sustainable solutions to systemic challenges affecting Denver metro residents.