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BOOKS, EVENTS AND MORE (BEAM) – WEEK OF 4/11/22

We want to say thank you to everyone that attended the Health is Wealth Community Fair on Saturday 4/9/22. There was a great turnout, at least 500 attendees. Escape Velocity was able to giveaway over 400 books (children and adults), 150 Literal Influence journals, 300 Health is Wealth wristbands and other resources about our programs, college, and Healthy Black Families Collaborative (HBFC).

We want to thank the Ricardo of Sacramento Public Library for the donation of the children’s books and Valley Hi Family Resource Center for the adult books to help in our book giveaway.

Thank you to our book club parent Ms. Bernadette and Boys in the Hood Book Club member, Tyree, for coming out and volunteering. We appreciate it!! Also thanks to the HBFC Ambassadors, Astrid and Valencia!

The Health Education Counsel and Valley Hi Family Resource Center hosted an amazing event!! Escape Velocity enjoyed participating in the Planning Committee as a Live Well South Sacramento partner.

Around the Way Girls Book Club Meeting

Wednesday 4/13/22

6:30pm-8pm

Zoom

Guest Speaker Christi Ketchum will be discussing Financial Literacy

Escape Velocity Resource Referral Request

We provide our program participants, their families and the Sacramento 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.

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Vendors Wanted for Earth Day Celebration
Mark your calendar and join a host of community partners to celebrate Earth Day and the Florin Road Community Beautification Project. Details about the project will be shared during the Earth Day Celebration.
Partners include Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum, Burbank High School, Sacramento Utilities, City of Sacramento, Florin Road Partnership, Rose Foundation, Escape Velocity, Nappy Manifestations, Andre Morris Foundation, Wear Your Heart and Florin Square.
 

For more details or to become a vendor click the link below

Sojo Museum Youth Virtual Pop-Up

Friday, April 15, 2022 (Every 1st & 3rd Friday)

  • 6pm-7pm (Food and art packet pickups) at 2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822
  • 7pm-9pm (Virtual activities via Zoom)

More Info is on the Facebook page.

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Hearyou.org

Sacramento County residents may receive FREE online therapy sessions through HearYou.org in partnership with Sac Collab, the Sacramento County COVID-19 Collaborative.

Adult residents of Sacramento County may receive up to 6 sessions at no cost. Children and young adults through the age of 26 years may receive up to 10 sessions at no cost.

Are you an African American father looking for resources to strengthen your parenting style and wellness. The Black Fathers Inc. Initiative is a collective of men that is focused on providing parental and wellness resources for black fathers and fathers of black children, while positively creating community among them. 

For questions, Contact community resource advocate at 209-214-8299 or Anthony.Ziba@kidshome.org

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

Community college offers access to more than 200 career education programs and financial aid to help you reach your goals. Classes fill up quickly. Enroll Today at ICanGoToCollege.

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