SAVE Fort Wayne empowers youth to become leaders who create safer schools and stronger communities through leadership development, violence prevention, community service, education, and positive peer engagement.
about us
Leadership begins with service.
Equipping young people to lead change.
We equip young people with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to lead positive change throughout Fort Wayne — because age should never be a barrier to making a difference.
Youth-led, always
Our National Youth Advisory Board oversees every club, so decisions about what young people need come from young people themselves.
Rooted in belonging
We raise awareness of risk factors like bullying and social isolation, and actively build kindness, respect, and belonging in their place.
A SAVE Promise Club can stand alone or embed into an existing group — student council, a leadership class, or a kindness club.
Built for any school
Why we center young people
Young people have experiences and perspectives that can't be ignored. Many are concerned with violence, bullying, depression, anxiety, and hopelessness they've witnessed or experienced firsthand — and many are struggling themselves. Sandy Hook Promise works to create and empower young leaders through a range of youth-led initiatives, and SAVE Fort Wayne is our local expression of that work.
Youth SAVE Fort Wayne
Teens aged 13–17 can apply to join a community of student leaders — attending our Activist Academy summer retreat, connecting with nationally recognized experts, and shaping SAVE programming for every student in Fort Wayne.
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Want to bring SAVE to your school?
We'll walk you through starting a club, joining as a student, or partnering as an educator.
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Empowering Fort Wayne youth to lead safer schools and stronger communities.
