10/10/10 Initiative

The 10/10/10 Initiative is Colorado DECA’s signature statewide community service campaign. It’s designed to unite chapters under one mission: making a measurable difference in our communities through food, time, and donations.

2025 Featured Nonprofit Partner

Kenzi’s Causes

This year, Colorado DECA is proud to partner with Kenzi's Causes, a Colorado-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting underprivileged children and families across the state.

Kenzi's Causes works year-round to provide:

Holiday Toy Shops for families in need
Back-to-School Supplies to children in low-income communities
Essential Hygiene Items and birthday celebrations for homeless youth
Financial literacy workshops for kids and families

Visit Kenzi’s Causes Website

What Chapters Need to Do

Goal 1

10,000 Pounds of Food Donated

Each chapter helps contribute toward our collective goal of 10,000 pounds of non-perishable food for Colorado families.

Food Ideas:

Canned vegetables & fruit
Peanut butter, beans, rice, pasta
Shelf-stable milk, juice boxes
Baby food & formula
Snack packs for kids (granola bars, fruit cups)

Goal 2

LOREM IPSUM

Every DECA member is encouraged to contribute at least 10 hours of community service. These hours can be completed individually or through chapter-organized events.

Volunteering Ideas:

Volunteer at Kenzi's Toy Shops or backpack distribution
Host a hygiene kit packing party
Help out at a local food bank, school supply drive, or shelter
Organize a community clean-up or tutoring initiative
Create birthday kits for children

Chapters must log and verify volunteer hours using the provided template to be eligible for recognition.

Goal 3

$10 per Member
Raised

Fundraising helps Kenzi's Causes continue year-round programming for Colorado kids.

Fundraising Ideas:

Restaurant Nights (20% of proceeds donated)
Coffee or Cocoa Stand at school events
DECA Spirit Week Fundraiser (theme days with small entry fees)
“Pennies for Purpose” Change Drive
Venmo Bingo or Instagram Challenge

Chapters can raise funds through any legal, school-approved method. Set a chapter goal (e.g., $500+) to build momentum!

Chapter Participation
Checklist

Resources for Chapters

Kenzi’s Causes Info

Food Drive Best Practices Guide

Final Impact Report Form

Assign a 10/10/10 Chair

Deadline: ASAP

Designate a student leader to track your chapter’s progress and communicate with State Officers.

Submit Chapter Participation Plan

Deadline: Mid-September

Complete the Google Form with your chapter’s initial plans and goals.

Organize a Food Drive

Deadline: By November

Help contribute to Colorado DECA’s goal of 10,000 pounds of food. Aim for at least 100+ pounds per chapter.

Complete at Least 10 Hours of Chapter Volunteering

Deadline: By January

Organize 1–2 service events. Volunteer hours can be completed individually or as a chapter.

Raise $10 per Member

Deadline: By January

Collect and submit funds to support Kenzi's Causes. Fundraising can be done individually or as a chapter goal.

Submit Final Impact Report

Deadline: January

Submit total pounds of food, volunteer hours, funds raised, and photos for awards consideration.

Recognition + Awards

State-Level Awards Given At State Conference:

Most Pounds of Food Donated
Most Volunteer Hours Logged
Most Money Raised
Best All-Around Chapter Participation

Winning chapters will receive stage recognition, digital certificates, and be featured across Colorado DECA’s social media.

Chapters that go above and beyond in all three categories will be awarded the Colorado DECA Impact Chapter Seal.

Connect + Share
Your Impact

Use #ColoradoDECA101010 on Instagram, TikTok, and X
Tag @colorado.deca and @kenziscauses1 on Instagram to get featured
Submit your best event photos and short videos for a chance to be part of our 10/10/10 Recap Reel!