Community Service

Virtual Shamrocks for MDA
Celebrate March and support the Muscular Dystrophy Association with a virtual shamrock!

Cultivate Chapter Success Using the Three C's
Have you ever wondered how to take your collegiate DECA chapter to the #NextLevel? This article discusses implementing the Three C's to help your chapter thrive!

Spread the Love This Holiday Season
Are you looking to get involved with your community and make an impact this holiday season? Here are five ways to spread some holiday cheer!

Helping the Community in a Time of Need
Even with everything thrown our way in 2020, DECA's emerging leaders still find ways to support our communities!

Wisconsin DECA’s Trick-or-Can: A Behind the Scenes Interview
Nate Jacobs, DECA's Central Region Vice President, caught up with Sam Fischer from Wisconsin DECA about one of the association's most popular community service events—Trick-or-Can.

Community Service: COVID-19 Style
If anyone knows how to participate in community service, it's DECA members! Even in the middle of a pandemic, we continue to create new, socially-distanced ways to impact our communities.

Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Telethon to Return with Host Kevin Hart
MDA and DECA are proud to share ideas for DECA chapters to get involved during The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon. The two-hour special, hosted by actor and comedian Kevin Hart, will stream LIVE on October 24 from 8-10 p.m. ET.

Make a Difference with the MDA Muscle Corps
Through the MDA Muscle Corps Program, students will grow and connect with our MDA community to think ethically and use innovation to solve problems with the skills they acquire.

DECA Direct Magazine: Next Level Leadership
A new school year brings new chances to elevate your leadership to the next level. Discover fresh ideas to enhance your chapter and become a leader worth following in your school, community and beyond.

Take Your Community Service to the Next Level with Lead4Change
The Lead4Change Leadership programs offer numerous benefits for students. An independent research study found that participating in Lead4Change contributed to significant growth in areas such as leadership skills (60% of students improved), respect for others (54%) and ambition and innovation (53%). Teachers can have equally transformative experiences.

Purpose-driven Leaders Partner with MDA
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is committed to transforming the lives of individuals with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases through innovations in science and innovations in care. As the largest and longest-established organization for people with neuromuscular diseases, MDA works tirelessly on behalf of the neuromuscular disease community.

Chapter Campaign Guidebook for 2020-2021 Now Available
The 2020-2021 DECA chapter campaigns are here to help you start your year off strong! Engage your community and grow membership by participating in DECA’s five chapter campaigns. This updated guidebook will help your team navigate each campaign in both a virtual and in-person school setting.