Mile High United Way

We're proud to partner with the Division of Child Welfare and the Colorado Department of Human Services on a pilot program called the Warm Line.

The Warm Line gives callers to the CO4Kids Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline another option. Callers can choose to connect with 211 Colorado, where trained navigators provide information about services and community resources that may help a family facing challenges.

“The Warm Line is reshaping how people understand the difference between poverty and child abuse or neglect,” said Wade Treichler, chief operations officer at Mile High United Way and chair of 211 Colorado Collaborative.

Learn more about this partnership: https://bit.ly/3Pv6fyO

Colorado Launches ‘Warm Line’ Pilot in Support of Families The Warm Line gives callers to the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect an option to receive information about services and community resources.

Free tax assistance is more than helping people file their taxes. It’s about meeting someone in a moment of uncertainty and helping them find solid ground again. It’s about ensuring families don’t have to navigate complex systems alone. Working at our tax sites, Itchel Cardenas, Tax Help Colorado coordinator, see moments like this every day.

One of those moments helped a mother access her tax $25,000 refund:

Katherine* was recently widowed and raising four children on her own. She had never filed her taxes by herself before, and was overwhelmed. But she showed up, determined to figure it out for her family.

We walked through the process together, answering questions and explaining what to expect, not just for this year, but for the years ahead. By the end of her visit, everything shifted.

Katherine learned she would receive over $25,000 in tax refunds. There was a moment of disbelief, then relief. She shared how much this would mean for her children, for their stability and their future during an incredibly difficult chapter in their lives.

Read Katherine's full story: https://bit.ly/4a7zzSL

Your support helps families access resources they might not even know exist and leave with greater stability and confidence for the future. Deepen your impact by volunteering with Tax Help Colorado and help create moments like these for more families: https://taxhelpco.org/volunteer/

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We’re proud to share that our HIPPY program received an official endorsement from a HIPPY US specialist following several days of observation, including creative play and roleplaying, home visits, reflective supervision and record-keeping.

This endorsement recognizes the strength and quality of our implementation of HIPPY, an evidence-based model that stands for Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters, and reaffirms that families are receiving the full benefits of the program.

We’re honored to be recognized for maintaining the high standards that help support parents, strengthen families and prepare children for lifelong success. 💙

Join us on May 27 at 11 a.m. MST for a virtual conversation on how organizations are adapting to changing policies and technology, strengthening community resources and helping individuals access critical benefits.

Hosted by our partner, Myfriendben, this webinar will feature:
• Kasey Fox, VP of 211 and Community Crisis at Mile High United Way
• Laura Glaab, CEO of MyFriendBen

Whether you’re part of an organization or a community member looking to better support your neighbors during uncertain times, this conversation is for you.

📅 May 27 | 11 a.m. MST
📍 Register: https://bit.ly/4nHfNmH

We’re still smiling from the joy of our annual baby supply drive! 💙

Thanks to the generosity of our community, each family left with essential items to help care for their little ones during those precious early years. Take a look at a few photos from the event and let the smiles of these children, their families and our volunteers brighten your day.

Special thanks to our Live United sponsor, Suncor, for helping support families in our community.

📸 Thank you TruBlu Images for beautifully capturing these unforgettable moments.

We’re proud to recognize Aprendiendo Juntos/Learning Together and the impact of our partnership. 💙

Over the past three years, the program supported close to 200 community members and 80 children through 62 workshops focused on early childhood development and education. By equipping parents and caregivers with knowledge, tools, and connection, Aprendiendo Juntos has helped build a strong foundation for lifelong learning across our community.

As Aprendiendo Juntos takes this next step as an independent organization, we can’t wait to see all they continue to accomplish for children and families.

Congratulations and thank you for your dedication to our community!

We recently launched a new self-measured blood pressure kiosk at our building, provided by the HCA Healthcare Foundation and in partnership with the American Heart Association.

Community members visiting our building now have direct access to tools to monitor their blood pressure and better understand their heart health, reducing barriers to preventive care.

Thank you to HCA HealthONE for your partnership and shared commitment to creating healthier futures for our community.