We hope you are enjoying and learning this March for Women’s History Month and Reading Month so far. Below are a few community events and resources for the week of 3/7/22 and beyond.
Dana Maeshia Virtual Resource Fair
In honor, memory and legacy of our Founder, Dana Maeshia ,who was a mental health and wellness advocate. The Village program and Escape Velocity presents a Virtual Resource Fair.
Mark your calendars March 26, 2022 from 12pm-2pm and join us for education, games, raffles, and tons of community resources for Sacramento families.
We will be sharing different resources that families can access in their community and learn about different organizations. There will be a range of information from health care, mental health, domestic violence, youth activities, family advocacy, and parenting support programs. While learning about these resources there will be games, raffles, and prizes! If you would like more information or have any questions give us a call (916) 290-8281.
Please register via Eventbrite to let us know you’ll be joining and to stay update to date with information about the event.
national reading month
Reading is one of the best habits to develop; it strengthens the mental muscles, helps to improve comprehension and increases imagination and boosts memory.
Book selection: Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library
Boys in the Hood Book Club Guest Speaker: 3/25 – Ricardo from MLK Jr Library
womens history month
Every woman has a story to tell and gifts to share with the world. So get ready, because this month is about honoring magnificent women, and we are ready to celebrate it to the fullest.
Book selection: VIP Mahalia Jackson
Around the Way Girls Book Club Guest Speaker: 3/23 – Judge Tameika Carter
Escape Velocity Resource Referral Request
We provide our program participants, their families and the Sacramento black community with resource referrals. Use the form below to request third party services through Escape Velocity. We will match you with the correct service provider based on your selections. Your information is confidential.
2nd Saturdays Mother Daughter Table Talk
Please join us at 2nd Saturdays Mother Daughter Table Talk at the Sojo Museum inside Florin Square or join via Zoom. Lets stop the stigma of toxic mother and daughter relationships. We want to celebrate family and community!
Healthy Black Families Collaborative Ambassadors, Astrid and Valencia, bring you discussion, activities, food, raffles and more. Come join the conversation.
Please register on Eventbrite to let us know you’re attending.
**SAVE THE DATE**
Health is Wealth Community Fair
Escape Velocity is a member of Live Well South Sacramento and we are excited to introduce this community fair with FREE activities, food, services, games and more! Share with family and friends.
April 9, 2022
12-4pm
10am-4pm (Vaccines 5 yrs and older – Scan the QR code to register)
Mack Rd Valley Hi Community Center
7833 Center Pkwy, Sac, CA 95823
WEAVE Crisis line
24/7 hotline 916-920-2952
Domestic Violence
Sex Trafficking
Sexual Assault
CA Youth Crisis Line
Are you a youth that feels misunderstood or overwhelmed? Talk to someone about what’s happening.
The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis. Youth can call, text, or chat.
M.H. First
Community First Response. MH First Sacramento, a project of Anti Police-Terror Project, is a cutting-edge new model for non-police response to mental health crisis. The goal of MH First is to respond to mental health crises including, but not limited to, psychiatric emergencies, substance use support, and domestic violence safety planning.
Call or Text 916-670-4062
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