SSMV News | September 2025 | 14th Urban Leadership Institute First Responder Academy

Our 14th Annual Urban Leadership Institute concluded with tremendous success! This summer, Utica high school students completed an intensive week of hands-on learning and career exploration in emergency services at our First Responder Academy. Throughout the week, students engaged with multiple municipal departments and agencies, gaining insight into the interconnected nature of emergency services.

Positive Outcome: Nearly half of the participants said they’ll be considering a career in an emergency services field!

Safe Schools Mohawk Valley CEO awarded the Connected Community Schools "Connected Partnership Award."

Safe Schools Mohawn Valley CEO, Anne Lansing is awarded the Connected Community Schools “Connected Partnership Award".

Safe Schools Mohawk Valley thanks donors from the Mohawk Valley Gives Campaign, which raised over $6.5M for area nonprofits.

Thank you to the generous donors who supported Safe Schools Mohawk Valley during the Mohawk Valley Gives Campaign. In all, the campaign raised more than $6.5M to support of area nonprofits. If you missed Mohawk Valley Gives Day you can still donte to SSMV.

"Save on Professional Development Courses" promotion for SSMV's 2025-2026 Professional Development Guide, featuring "Safety and Restorative Practices," with a deadline to book by October 15th.

Safe Schools Mohawk Valley’s staff training programs are designed to build confidence, collaboration, and results. From crisis management to peer mediation (and many others), we empower your staff to create safe and more supportive learning environments for your students. Don’t miss our discount deadline: get 10% off your staff training held anytime this school year when you book by Oct. 15.

"Celebrating 25 Years" banner marking Safe Schools Mohawk Valley's milestone anniversary serving Mohawk Valley schools and families, with confetti and balloon numbers.

What began as a response to a single event has developed into a self-sustained agency supporting at-risk and vulnerable school-aged youth when and where it is needed most.

We are proud to have served this community for 25 years and look forward to what’s to come!

95%

Students reported improvements at home, school and with their peers.

(Of students surveyed).

2,573

Students served during the 2024-2025 school year.

98%

Improvement in student attendance, behavior or school engagement.
(As reported by school staff).
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Urban Leadership Institute – Apply Now!

Don’t Miss ULI First Responder Academy – August 17-27, 2026.

This 8-day summer program is for incoming 9th-12th graders and 2026 graduates in the Mohawk Valley area to develop leadership and communication skills while exploring the vital work of local first responders.

Learn More & Apply Today.

Application deadline: June 30th

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