Editor’s note: ISACA’s eighth annual CommunITy Day of global volunteering will take place from 26 September-4 October 2026 when ISACA chapters, members, and staff around the world will host volunteer activities in their local communities. Looking for last-minute inspiration? See several examples below of how ISACA chapters participated in CommunITy Day last year, then make a plan to continue the tradition in 2026! Find out how to sign up for an event and see additional details about CommunITy Day here.
Auckland Chapter
Last year, the ISACA Auckland Chapter took part in CommunITy Day by volunteering at Repair Cafés in collaboration with DEANZ across three locations in Auckland. Repair Cafés bring people together to repair broken or damaged items rather than throw them away, with volunteers helping with everything from electrical and technology repairs to sewing, clothing and household items. Chapter members also took part in gardening activities, contributing to the wider community and supporting local spaces.
The event was a great opportunity for Auckland Chapter members to give back to the community, share practical skills and promote sustainability by helping extend the life of items that might otherwise end up as waste. It also highlighted how technology and community-focused initiatives can come together to create a positive local impact.
Kampala Chapter
The ISACA Kampala Chapter marked CommunITy Day by supporting the Sickle Cell Clinic at Luwero General Hospital, donating a motorcycle specially fitted with a blood-transport bay, conducting an awareness session on the do’s and don’ts of living with sickle cell and providing essential supplies for 100 sickle cell patients. The donation fulfilled a pledge made during the chapter’s 2024 CommunITy Day visit, when the clinic identified transportation of blood units and community outreach as a major challenge.
The motorcycle provides a practical means of supporting timely blood transportation and extending sickle cell services into surrounding communities, demonstrating how CommunITy Day can grow from a single day on the calendar into sustained community impact.
Greater Kansas City Chapter
The ISACA Greater Kansas City Chapter directed its efforts toward a cause close to home, assembling and delivering over 350 snack bags to the Ronald McDonald House at local Children’s Mercy Hospital, bringing a little comfort to families staying there while their children receive care.
Santo Domingo Chapter
During ISACA CommunITy Day 2025, the ISACA Santo Domingo Chapter organized two community outreach initiatives on the same day, focused on supporting children and families in need.
The first activity was conducted at the Banco de Leche Materna del Hospital Regional Dr. Marcelino Vélez Santana. The chapter donated a television that is now being used to educate mothers about the importance and benefits of breastfeeding. In addition, chapter volunteers visited the pediatric area, bringing gifts and sharing time with children receiving care at the hospital.
The second initiative supported the Santo Niño Jesús Fe y Alegría Center, which operates a nutritional assistance program for children from low-income families. The chapter donated powdered milk to help the center continue providing a daily glass of milk to children whose mothers face financial challenges in meeting their nutritional needs.
These activities allowed chapter members to make a meaningful contribution to the well-being of vulnerable children and families while reinforcing ISACA’s commitment to community service and social impact.
New England Chapter
For its first-ever in-person ISACA CommunITy Day event, the ISACA New England Chapter brought members and volunteers together for a park cleanup at Larz Anderson Park in Brookline, Massachusetts. Volunteers worked side-by-side to care for and improve a shared community space while building stronger connections outside of their professional roles.
The event demonstrated that the ISACA community’s impact extends beyond cybersecurity, IT audit, and technology, bringing professionals together around a common purpose of giving back. It was a meaningful experience for volunteers and a great reminder of the power of community.
