COMMUNITY OUTREACH Mile High United Way The Faces of Cori Deterding, Ashley Story, Kim Chatman, and Christy Schaefer
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M ile High United Way is a nonprofit organization founded in Denver that has brought people together to solve the region’s most pressing issues since 1887. From early childhood education and stable housing to food security and eco- nomic mobility, they unite people, ideas, and resources to advance the common good. One way their work comes to life is through Women United, a network of passionate women in the Denver com- munity committed to improving out- comes for women and children. Women United members combine philanthropic investment with hands-on volunteerism and advocacy to create a meaningful, lasting impact, according to Mile High United Way’s Chief Development Officer Cori Deterding. “We believe women are uniquely po- sitioned to understand and champion the challenges facing families—and together, we amplify that impact in
ways none of us could achieve alone,” says Deterding. Through Women United, members focus on removing barriers and creating real pathways for women and girls by connecting them to resources like food, transportation, childcare and stable housing. They also support new mothers with baby supplies, help children get a strong start through early learning, and walk alongside young adults transi- tioning from foster care as they build independence. Hear from some of the women behind Women United on what it means to turn compassion into action: “Women United allows me to work with other like-minded women who have huge hearts and are making a huge difference in our community.”— Kim Chatman, Women United member “I love watching the joy in my young son when we volunteer together. I am so
proud to be raising a community-mind- ed child, and we are building memories and traditions through our volunteer work as a family with Mile High United Way.”— Ashley Story, Women United Chair “Being part of this work has shown me that real change happens when we show up for one another in simple, compas- sionate ways.” — Christy Schaefer, Women United member Women United is always welcoming new members. Anyone interested in joining can learn more at unitedwaydenver.org/women or by reaching out to them directly at womenunited@unitedwaydenver.org. “If you are looking for a chance to con- nect with an incredible group of women who care deeply about our community, there is a place for you here,” Cori says.
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