The Delta Project
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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.
06/22/2026
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.
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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.
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.
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