The Delta Project

The Delta Project How do I become something I don't see?

The Delta Project exists to break the generational cycle of incarceration by reconnecting youth of color and their families to community relationships through mentorship, coaching and storytelling.

06/25/2026

Family is what brings you back to yourself.

For Adam, family isn’t just people outside of the work. They’re part of the foundation. Part of the fabric. Part of what makes him better.

The people we hardly get to see are the very people who give us the strength to show up another day.

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The trip finally made it out of the group chat after three months in the making, and it was more than we could have plan...
06/24/2026

The trip finally made it out of the group chat after three months in the making, and it was more than we could have planned for.

The Delta team traveled to New York City to learn, listen, share, and sit with people doing work that felt truly aligned with our mission.

Between meeting with Avenues for Justice and realdadsnetwork, attending a Juneteenth and Father’s Day panel, and sitting in conversations that challenged and encouraged us, we left with so much to bring back home.

One of the most powerful parts of the trip was premiering The Fatherhood Project in NYC with two of the fathers from the documentary.

To be in spaces with people who care deeply about young people, fathers, families, accountability, healing, and community reminded us that this work is bigger than one organization or even one city.

We’re coming home grateful, inspired, and even more committed to what’s ahead.

As we reflect on Father’s Day, we’re grateful for the fathers and father figures who are part of the Delta family: Cole,...
06/23/2026

As we reflect on Father’s Day, we’re grateful for the fathers and father figures who are part of the Delta family: Cole, Caton, Joel, Larry, Mariel, David, and Nick.

Over the last year, we’ve had countless conversations about the impact fathers have on their children, families, and communities. One thing has become clear: showing up matters.

Thank you for the ways you lead, support, and invest in the people around you every day.

After Father’s Day, we sat with what fatherhood means.Over the last few months, we’ve had countless conversations about ...
06/22/2026

After Father’s Day, we sat with what fatherhood means.

Over the last few months, we’ve had countless conversations about fatherhood. What it means, what it costs, what it looks like when it’s done well, and what happens when it’s absent.

We’ve sat with fathers who are fighting to be present, fathers rebuilding relationships, and breaking cycles. These fathers are giving their children something they didn’t have themselves.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s this:

Fatherhood isn’t measured by perfection. It’s measured in the small moments, the consistency, the showing up, and the decision to keep trying, even when it’s hard.

Today and everyday we’re celebrating the dads who are doing the work, the father figures who stepped in when they didn’t have to, and the men who continue to choose love, growth, and be present every day.

CommunityImpact

06/20/2026

Last night was one of those moments that reminded us why we do this work.

We had the opportunity to premiere “The Fatherhood Project” in New York City, and sitting in that room watching people connect with the stories on screen was incredibly powerful.

What made the night even more special was being able to bring two of the fathers featured in the documentary with us. These aren’t just stories to us, they’re real people, real relationships, and real journeys. To watch them see their experiences honored and reflected back to a room full of people was something we’ll carry with us for a long time.

A huge thank you to Robin Hood for providing the space and to Avenues for Justice for the opportunity to share this film.

This documentary was created to spark conversation, challenge assumptions, and remind people that fathers matter. Last night, we got to see that impact firsthand.

We’re leaving New York grateful, inspired, and even more committed to continuing this work.

06/19/2026

While in NYC we had the opportunity to sit with two incredible organizations doing deeply meaningful work in New York City: Avenues for Justice and Real Dads Network.
Avenues for Justice walks alongside young people impacted by the justice system, helping them find pathways forward through mentorship, advocacy, and support.

Real Dads Network creates space for fathers to connect, heal, grow, and strengthen the relationships that matter most, with their children, their families, and their communities.

We left both conversations feeling inspired.

Not because their work looks exactly like ours, but because the heart of it felt familiar.

The belief that people deserve support before they are judged.

That young people deserve someone willing to see past the moment they are in.

That fathers, families, and communities need spaces where healing and accountability can exist together.

We are grateful for the chance to learn from people who are doing the work with care, consistency, and love.

This past Saturday, we had the privilege of being invited by Jolly Madison Sailing to attend the Big Red Regatta. Our gr...
06/10/2026

This past Saturday, we had the privilege of being invited by Jolly Madison Sailing to attend the Big Red Regatta. Our group was warmly welcomed at Macatawa Bay Yacht Club (MBYC) by generous boat owners, who graciously hosted us for a summer-inspired lunch.

After lunch, we were divided into smaller groups and joined our hosts on their boats, heading out onto Lake Michigan to experience the race firsthand. For many of our mentees, this was their first time attending a regatta, making it a truly memorable and enriching experience.

We extend our sincere gratitude to , President of The Delta Project Board, for making this connection possible; to Bill Sleeman for his thoughtful coordination; and to the members of (especially Mr. Scott), was considerate enough to share their time, knowledge, and passion for boating and sailing with us.

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