Donald J. DePorter

Donald J. "Don" DePorter (January 21, 1942 - August 4, 1996) is an American philanthropist, who served on several civic and charitable committees in Chicago, USA. He was recognized several times by Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley for his volunteerism and dedication to betterment of the city. DePorter was the founder of Chicago Gateway Green, a non-profit organization dedicated to the beautification and greening of Chicago, with a particular focus on landscaping the "gateways" leading into and out of the city. Since its founding in 1986, thousands of volunteers have dedicated their time to Chicago Gateway Green's efforts.

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