WCHS Business Students Give Back Through Habitat Partnership

Thirty-six students from the DECA business education program at Warren County High School recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity for their annual community service project. The students spent a day in November clearing debris and trash from a local Habitat build site.

Thirty-six (36) DECA students participated in this project. Courtesy photos provided by DECA.

Pictured above are the DECA team leaders with members of Habitat for Humanity.

DECA, which stands for Distributive Education Clubs of America, is a career and technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. The WCHS chapter has prioritized community service, adopting a local nonprofit to assist each year.

Sophia Logan, DECA’s Chapter President, said the timing aligned with November being “National DECA Month” – a fitting chance to collaborate with Habitat and give back. She said, “I am thankful for this opportunity to serve our community, make valuable connections, and collaborate with such a life-changing organization.”

Fellow member PJ Dellinger, who helped lead one of the work teams, echoed that perspective on the experience: “I appreciated the opportunity to give back to our community.”

Experiential learning opportunities like the Habitat project enable DECA students to develop critical professional skills in communication, project management, and teamwork. Partnering with local organizations also allows high schoolers to build connections while meeting community needs.

With over 3,500 members statewide, DECA prepares the next generation of Virginia’s leaders and entrepreneurs. The WCHS chapter’s community service efforts also display promising young talent stepping up to the plate in Warren County.

DECA members are hard at work.