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.

The Delta Project, alongside Michigan Center for Youth Justice and Wayne State University’s Center for Behavioral Health...
05/27/2026

The Delta Project, alongside Michigan Center for Youth Justice and Wayne State University’s Center for Behavioral Health and Justice, is part of a “Statewide Youth Justice Coalition” selected to receive the $1,000,000 IGNITING FUTURES grant from Public Welfare Foundation.

This investment will support work across Michigan to expand diversion options, strengthen community-based support, and address service gaps for young people and families navigating the juvenile justice system.

For us, this work has always been about more than programs. It’s about building a future where young people have access to support, accountability, opportunity, and care before deeper system involvement becomes the only option.

As Cole Williams shared:

“This grant is not a destination. It is the foundation.”

We are just getting started and can’t wait to help bend the system towards humanity and justice.

Larry was presented with an Outstanding Leadership Award and letter of appreciation from Southeast Career Pathways for h...
05/27/2026

Larry was presented with an Outstanding Leadership Award and letter of appreciation from Southeast Career Pathways for his work facilitating Boys to MENtors this semester.

Through mentorship, consistency, and real connection, Larry has helped create space for young men to be seen, supported, and challenged in ways that matter.

We’re grateful for the work, the partnership, and the impact being made one conversation at a time.

05/26/2026

Recidivism doesn’t happen in a vacuum.

When people come home without access, resources, stability, or a real system of support, the cycle becomes harder to break.

But when reentry is met with preparation, accountability, and community, the outcome can look different.

This conversation gets into what it actually takes to build systems that help people succeed, not just return home, but move forward.

*** Comment “listen” for a link to the full interview

05/22/2026

When one person is impacted by the system, their whole family feels it.

The emotional weight.
The financial strain.
The sudden shift in support.

Families are forced to adjust overnight while carrying more than most people see.

This is why context matters.

**Comment “listen” for a link to the full interview!

Last week, we attended the Court Administrators Conference at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown to share more about the wo...
05/21/2026

Last week, we attended the Court Administrators Conference at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown to share more about the work happening at The Delta Project.

We had the opportunity to speak with people helping shape decisions around diversion programs, funding, and how young people experience the justice system. These conversations matter because policy and practice should be informed by the communities most impacted by them.

This night meant so much.What began as one student’s idea became a space filled with joy, confidence, laughter, and the ...
05/13/2026

This night meant so much.

What began as one student’s idea became a space filled with joy, confidence, laughter, and the kind of memories every young person deserves to experience.

For the youth we serve, creating spaces where they feel seen, celebrated, and valued matters deeply.

This was more than prom. It was belonging.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make this night possible.

If you see yourself in these photos, tag yourself so we can celebrate you.

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05/06/2026

Sometimes the turning point into the juvenile justice system isn’t one big decision.

It’s a moment.
A missed ride.
A long walk home.
A feeling that no one is coming for you.

For many young people, the path toward harm can begin in the gaps, when support feels absent and the streets seem like the clearest example of belonging, survival, or success.

05/05/2026

When young people are removed from their communities for years through incarceration, reentry isn’t simple. It often means returning to a world that kept moving while they were forced to stand still.

For many, the challenge is more than freedom. It’s learning how to rebuild, reconnect, and move forward after lost time.

A night rooted in joy.Our first-ever TDP Prom Experience was created to celebrate the young people we serve, not just fo...
05/01/2026

A night rooted in joy.

Our first-ever TDP Prom Experience was created to celebrate the young people we serve, not just for their accomplishments, but for who they are.

This entire idea came directly from one of our students, a reminder of how important it is to listen to the voices of the young people we serve. Many of these students attend alternative schools, where opportunities for milestone experiences like prom aren’t always accessible.

So we created one.

It was an evening filled with laughter, connection, confidence, and the kind of memories every young person deserves to have.

These moments matter.

They create space for belonging.

They remind young people they are seen, valued, and worthy of celebration.

Deep gratitude to our partners:

for providing such a fantastic banquet space, taco buffet and entertainment experience.

for the stunning personalized candles! They smelled absolutely divine and added such a thoughtful, elegant touch.

To say the cupcakes were a hit would be an understatement...they were devoured!

If you see yourself in these photos, tag yourself so we can celebrate you.

A month of growth worth recognizing.From completed classes and everyday wins to professional development opportunities a...
04/29/2026

A month of growth worth recognizing.

From completed classes and everyday wins to professional development opportunities and meaningful new experiences our mentees continue to show what’s possible when young people are given the space to learn, grow, and be supported.

We’re especially grateful to and his team at for creating such a powerful evening for our mentees and staff.

From etiquette to conversation to shared life experiences, moments like these matter.

They remind young people that they belong in every room they enter.

To our mentees: we see you, and we’re proud of you. Keep going.

If you see yourself in these photos, tag yourself so we can celebrate you.

Rooted in more than design.It’s about the people behind it.The stories that shaped it.And the legacy it represents.Featu...
04/20/2026

Rooted in more than design.

It’s about the people behind it.
The stories that shaped it.
And the legacy it represents.

Featuring Cole and his family,
a reminder that this work is generational.

Down to only a couple sizes, so get yours before they are gone for good!

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