DENVER, Colo. (Dec. 10, 2024) – Approximately 11% of Colorado children—about 1 in 9—live in poverty, according to data from World Population Review and Colorado Public Radio.
This Colorado Gives Day, PCL Construction Enterprises Inc. announced it raised nearly $630,000 for Mile High United Way, surpassing its $475,000 goal and contributing to a 27-year total of $21.2 million. These funds will directly benefit programs that address critical community challenges, including giving vulnerable children a strong start, supporting education and academic success and creating economic opportunities for families.
Additionally, PCL donated $35,000 to support programs including Women United, an initiative that connects women to essential resources such as safe housing, job opportunities and quality childcare, and sponsored the annual Women United Luncheon.
Last year alone, Mile High United Way invested $25.5 million to help nearly 700,000 people through initiatives focused on housing stability, early childcare and education and workforce development. Under the theme “PCL Dream Builders: Constructing a Better Future,” 190 employees and retirees came together to make direct contributions, matched by PCL, in a collective effort to make a meaningful impact.
“Raising more than half a million dollars for Mile High United Way shows the commitment of PCL employees to supporting their communities,” said Deron Brown, PCL president and chief operating officer, U.S. operations. “We’re proud to support an organization making a real difference for nearly 30 years.”
Beyond financial contributions, PCL employees showed their dedication to the community by assembling 80 school supply kits for Mile High United Way’s HIPPY program and writing nearly 100 thank-you cards to volunteers at the organization’s 211 call center. The campaign included various events including a client and partner golf tournament with 28 sponsors, a kick-off event where Mile High United Way highlighted its partnership with PCL, daily raffles, virtual bingo and cosmic bowling.
“We are so grateful for PCL’s nearly 30-year partnership. They continue to make a lasting impact on our community through their generosity and employee involvement,” said Christine Benero, president and CEO of Mile High United Way. “In the last two years alone, PCL and its employees have donated over $1 million, with more than 80% participation—demonstrating their dedication to improving lives throughout Metro Denver. PCL builds hope.”
To learn how you can support Mile High United Way and help make a difference, visit MileHighUnitedWay.org.
About PCL Construction
PCL is a group of independent construction companies that operates throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Australia. As one of the largest contracting organizations in North America, PCL completes more than $7 billion USD in work annually, building projects that shape communities. The company’s 100% employee ownership model fuels a culture of commitment for clients in the buildings, civil infrastructure, heavy industrial and solar markets. With a strategic presence in more than 30 major centers, PCL’s leadership teams consistently drive innovation and set new benchmarks for excellence, bringing unparalleled skill to every project. Watch us build at PCL.com.
About Mile High United Way
Mile High United Way, the first United Way in the world, was founded in Denver in 1887. Working side by side with the community, Mile High United Way takes on critical human services issues facing our seven-county footprint including the Metro Denver, Boulder and Broomfield communities. Our united approach changes the odds for all children, families and individuals in our community, so that we all can succeed.