Mile High United Way

We are pleased to announce the 2024 Community Champions award winners! 🎉🤝 These awards recognize our partners that have made outstanding contributions to the Metro Denver community. This year’s winners are: • Champion of Hope Award: Lockton Companies West Series • Spirit of Hope Award: BMO • Partner in Service Award: BOK Financial • Social Impact Award: KPMG US • Brian Smith Award for Outstanding Community Leadership: Bonnie Gross, Xcel Energy • Gary Community Innovation in Philanthropy Award: Gary Community Ventures Visit our website to learn more: bit.ly/4eiPKNI

Have you heard? Our Catalyst Society donor group is holding their final info session for potential new members tomorrow from 5:30-7 p.m. Email catalystsociety@unitedwaydenver.org to RSVP! Catalyst Society members are passionate about creating change in our community and supporting the work of Mile High United Way. We invite you to join us and learn how this group of young professionals are leading the way for the next generation of philanthropic leaders.

Volunteering in our community is a great way to help support the families we serve! Whether you have one hour of spare time or want to volunteer regularly, we have the right volunteer opportunity for you, your family, community group or work team. Read on to learn how you can get involved in our upcoming Back to School Bash, the 30th Annual Day of Caring and more: bit.ly/3zPo17p

We are all better off because of HIPPY. It has provided resources we may not have received otherwise. HIPPY is not just a program – it is a family.” – Maria , HIPPY parent Visit our website for a deeper look at the impact of our Home Instruction of Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program, which recently celebrated the largest-ever graduating class: bit.ly/4bOjFeo

Mile High United Way wants to help you grow your business! Metro Denver small business owners are invited to apply for the next Small Business Accelerator cohort where you'll learn how to deliver an effective pitch for your business. Three lucky participants will be selected to pitch their company for a shot at a $5,000 cash prize during a special Denver Startup Week event! A special thank you to Rockies Venture Club for partnering with us to provide instruction and personalized feedback on how to successfully pitch your business. Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/3y1DAs7

We are thrilled to announce Neil Oberfeld as the incoming chair of the Mile High United Way Board of Trustees! Neil is currently a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP and a longtime supporter of Mile High United Way. Read more about Neil and the Board of Trustees: bit.ly/3Wi5mKy

Whether callers are seeking assistance for themselves or someone they know, each person who contacts our 211 Help Center is met with kindness and compassion. Staff patiently listen to each caller, connecting them to the basic needs resources they need most, like housing, rental or utility assistance, child care and more. Learn how we're helping Metro Denver families meet their basic needs: bit.ly/3LcHgui

Happy Fourth of July! This year, Uncle Gobbles wants you to mark your calendars: registration for the 51st Annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot opens July 25! Save the date to take advantage of the early bird rate, Then, join us on Thanksgiving Day as we welcome thousands of runners to Washington Park for Denver's greatest Thanksgiving tradition.

Thank you, Anusha Roy and KUSA-TV, 9NEWS, for highlighting how the Tamara M. Sparks Early Learning Center at Mile High United Way is helping families afford high-quality child care and education: https://bit.ly/4bx92wj When all parents and caregivers know their children are safe, they can work to support their families and move toward economic stability. Call 211 to learn about enrollment!

Thank you to staff from CoBank! Last week, their team assembled 400 basic needs kits for people in our community experiencing homelessness. In addition to supplies like soap and a toothbrush, these kits include information about how to contact our 211 Help Center for additional support. Learn how your company can join our work and support our community: bit.ly/4crO6bb