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Council accepts $2.19 million SSYI grant to fund youth intervention services
Summary
The council accepted a three-year SSYI (Safe & Successful Youth Initiative) grant totaling about $2.19 million that funds intervention services for 17–24‑year‑olds at high risk of involvement in shootings and gang activity; the city partners include Roca, the sheriff’s department and health partners.
Springfield City Council accepted an FY26 Safe and Successful Youth Initiative (SSYI) grant increase totaling $2,189,700 on July 14. The three‑year grant is level‑funded at about $729,900 per year and supports a multi‑agency youth intervention program focused on high‑risk 17–24‑year‑olds.
Program structure and partners: Anthony Falvo, the city’s liaison for the program, said SSYI requires a lead agency and mandated partners…
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