Join us at the Chicago History Museum on May 21, 2024 for a 25th Anniversary Celebration — featuring food, drinks, games & exhibits!
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Green Soapbox 2024: Panelist Reveal
Please join us for our next virtual Green Soapbox event focused on the theme of “Wildfires and Midwestern Air Quality” with local experts discussing poor air quality and what we can do to mitigate or respond to this increasing regional issue.
2023: Year in Review
2023 has been another packed year filled with significant milestones, collaborations, and celebrations as we mark 25 years of service!
25 Years of Impact at Delta Institute
I have watched a lot of things change at Delta Institute since I first joined in 2004. We've changed offices a couple of times. We've even changed our logo a couple of times - I collect the business cards to prove it!And while I've been honored to have my business...
BOOST Sponsor Highlight: Peoples Gas Community Fund
Delta Institute thanks Peoples Gas for supporting our BOOST program supporting sustainability & entrepreneurship for 5 years!
Finalists Announced for 2023 BOOST Awards for Midwestern Sustainable Entrepreneurs
Today, four sustainability-focused start-ups were announced as Finalists for the 2023 BOOST award, hosted by Midwest-focused nonprofit Delta Institute and their Delta Emerging Leaders associate board. Since 2012, Delta Institute has hosted BOOST to "Build...
Join us in welcoming 4 new Board Directors and 13 Delta Emerging Leaders
Delta Institute is pleased to welcome four new members have been elected to serve on our governing Board in addition to 13 other members being elected to serve on the Delta Emerging Leaders associate board for our fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. New Governing Board...
Commemorating freedom, assessing local environmental conditions: Woodlawn BioBlitz & Juneteenth
Residents and neighbors come together in Woodlawn neighborhood to assess local biodiversity as part of Juneteenth celebration.
Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Delta Institute: An Update
Over the past few years, we have committed ourselves to being more transparent with our partners, supporters, and stakeholders regarding our approach to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Delta Institute. Since Delta’s ad hoc DEI Committee concluded...
A more inclusive approach to community development
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