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The Green Tie Ball Through the Years
The Green Tie Ball, founded by Donald J DePorter and Chicago Gateway Green, has celebrated and benefited the beautification of Chicago for over 29 years. Take a stroll down memory lane at the truly unique events that make up this charity's illustrious history!
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TREE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there a difference between a tree planting and a neighborhood cleanup day?
Yes. Both tree plantings and neighborhood cleanup days have the same goal of greening and beautifying Chicago, though tree plantings are more rigorous. A neighborhood cleanup day requires a smaller budget, and the… Read more
Donald J. DePorter
Donald J. DePorter (1942-1996) founded and headed Chicago Gateway Green in 1986 on the belief that beauty and sustainability go hand-in-hand. The Chicago non-profit organization has enlisted volunteers to plant vegetation, clean up throughout Chicago communities, and erase graffiti wherever possible. Gateway Green continues to lead… Read more