We hope you are having a fabulous week! Enjoy this weeks newsletter.
escape Velocity mission
To create space, opportunity and programming to empower and assist the underserved communities of Sacramento to defy gravity with an emphasis on it’s youth because they are our future. We believe it is through them that generational trauma can be broken and will be the catalyst for changing the trajectory to a course that is more desirable for African-Americans. We provide resources, assistance and information to our community that strengthens FAMILY:
- Family Connections
- Art & Culture
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Internal Growth
- Literacy
- Youth Workforce Development & Jobs
featured
Thank you! Dana maeshia youth wellness fair
We’re proud of our #SacYouthWorks #MindOneSix #EveryMindMatters summer program youth for their hard work on their service project: Dana Maeshia Youth Wellness Fair. We want to thank all the sponsors, volunteers, performers, guest speakers, vendors, event staff and attendees. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Escape velocity & sojo sactownyouthnights
Date: Friday, Sept 2, 2022Location: Florin Square, 2251 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95822
The Escape Velocity / Sojo Museum #SacTownYouthNights will be a catalyst for youth ages 12 to 24 to have a safe space to hang out on 1st and 3rd Friday nights while enjoying a wide range of exciting activities in a positive environment. Youth will have an opportunity to network and get to know each other, all while engaging in the arts. They will love engaging Hip Hop dance, drum and poetry lessons, music, visual art, culinary arts, healing circles, reading circles, and sewing. Additionally, Youth will enjoy entertainment, free hot meals, shaved ice truck, drinks, and raffle prizes. We will also have games, a tennis table, a 360 photo booth, arcade games, an inside game station, and an outside game truck.
Pre-Register now or sign-up onsite.
cal grant deadline
Complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by September 2nd to receive the most financial aid possible. From there, the only additional step is submitting a verified Cal Grant GPA alongside your application.
Take the first step towards a brighter future. Apply now at ICanGoToCollege.com
#CCCOutreachPartner
family connections
mother daughter table talk
Join Healthy Black Families Collaborative Ambassadors, Astrid and Valencia, at 2nd Saturdays Mother Daughter Table Talk inside the Sojo Museum located in Florin Square 2251 Florin Rd, #126, Sacramento, CA 95822 or join via Zoom. Lets celebrate family and community!
Join us for discussion, activities, food, and more. Men/boys are welcome to join the conversation also.
Please register on Eventbrite to let us know you’re attending
RSVP to Mother Daughter Table Talk
Real talk
The Village presents Real Talk; Effective Black Parenting
Learn parenting skills rooted in respect and empathy that creates positive self-esteem in children.
Time: Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 2pm-4pm
Location: 7000 Franklin Blvd #820, Sacramento, CA 95823
For more information call 916-290-8281
art & culture
african market place
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday
Florin Square
2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822
12pm-6pm
mental Health & wellness
every mind matters
Escape Velocity’s #SacYouthWorks Summer Youth program funded by the City of Sacramento. The youth meet every Monday and Thursday through 9/5/22.
food distribution
CLOSED 9/3/2022 for Labor Day Holiday
internal growth
sistah to sistah
Women supporting Women program by The Village. Discuss relationships, health, self image and personal growth.
Every Tuesday 11am via Zoom
Zoom: 951 6166 1215
PW: 338498
men’s healing circle
Hooked on Fishing Not on Violence & Heal and Rebuild Collective present a weekly Men’s Healing Circle.
Wednesdays from 6pm-7:30pm
7000 Franklin Blvd, Ste 1020, Sacramento, CA
Escape Velocity Literacy programs
around the way girls book club
Escape Velocity’s girls literacy program for youth ages 8-13.
Every Wednesday
6:30pm-8pm via Zoom
The girls start reading “P.S. Be Eleven”
boys in the hood book club
Escape Velocity’s boys literacy program for youth ages 8-13.
2nd, 4th and 5th Friday
6:30pm-8pm via Zoom
We are looking for boys to join the book club. Please click below to find out more info and apply.
We are also looking for a male mentor to help lead book club meetings. Please contact us if you’re interested.
all things literacy bookstore
Visit the local South Sacramento bookstore located inside Florin Square at 2251 Florin Rd, Ste 113, Sacramento, CA 95822
Tuesday – Saturday 12pm-6pm
916-662-7059
Book Order Request Form
Read September Square Biz Magazine with Escape Velocity Featured
youth workforce dev/education/Jobs
youth entrepreneur and life skills symposium
SAVE THE DATE: Sept 24th 10am-4pm
Youth ages 7-19
Location: Florin Square 2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822
Youth will learn how to start a business, plan for success, and more. Lunch will be provided. Small start-up mini grants will be provided to a select group of young entrepreneurs.
For more info or to become a sponsor contact Aaron Boyce at 916-215-1831
Register Youth ages 7-19
Sponsorship Application
resources
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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