Fort Wayne had plenty of reasons to cheer this week as two community programs celebrated major milestones in youth education and safety.

Peacemaker Academy reached a proud landmark when 60 students from Fort Wayne high schools walked across the graduation stage, according to WPTA 21Alive. The milestone reflects the program’s ongoing commitment to equipping local young people with the skills and confidence they need to succeed — and signals a bright future for the dozens of graduates now ready to take their next steps.

Meanwhile, the City of Fort Wayne’s Safety Village and Survive Alive House marked 35 years of serving the community, as reported by both WANE 15 and Fort Wayne Business Weekly. For three and a half decades, Safety Village has been a trusted resource for teaching area children essential safety skills — from traffic awareness to fire escape planning — giving generations of Fort Wayne kids the knowledge to stay safe. The 35-year anniversary is a testament to the dedication of the educators, volunteers, and city partners who have kept the program thriving year after year.

Together, these two milestones underscore what makes Fort Wayne’s community strong: a deep investment in its young people, from their earliest years all the way through high school graduation.

Sources: WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN, WANE 15