We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Enjoy this weeks newsletter.
A formal Mis-Education can earn you a Living / A Self Education can Make you a Fortune. #MotivationMonday.
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
family connections
Father’s day gifts
Meadowview Family Resource Center is having a Father’s Day event for Meadowview Fathters.
It is a walk-in event on Friday, June 17, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
2251 Florin Rd suite 55.
Please register for your care package!
Father’s mpap
Making Parenting A Pleasure for Fathers, a training program that promotes family resilience by bringing parents together to share and normalize their parenting experiences.
For questions, Contact community resource at 209-214-8299 or Anthony.Ziba@kidshome.org
infant safe sleep
Mutual Assistance Network Presents a FREE educational class every First and Fourth Monday of each month.
Classes are via Zoom.
Call to register. 916-514-8096
effective black parenting program
The Village presents a parenting program to help in raising proud, confident, and health African-American children. 1-on-1 Support and Group Classes.
Use the QR code on the flyer for a referral.
Contact 916-290-8281
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.
art & culture
save the date
Black Grad Celebration
June 26, 2022
5pm-7pm
The Center at District 56
8230 Civic Center Dr
Elk Grove, CA 95757
Make sure to get your tickets to be in the building with #TeamBYLP as they highlight and honor the promoters (pre-k, Elementary, Middle) and High school and College grads!!!
All are welcome to join in the Celebration!!
african market place
Every First and Third Saturday
12-6pm
Florin Square
2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822
For more info contact, ampsac@yahoo.com or Brother Ra at 916-730-6386
sojo museum virtual youth pop-up
Friday 6/17/22
Pickup art packages and FREE food from 6pm-7pm
2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822
Sojo Virtual Pop-Up Facebook Page
sojo museum
Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum displays art from around the globe representing the multicultural population from our community.
Tours are available by appointment.
Become a member today
mental Health & wellness
food distribution
In courtesy of the Sacramento Food Bank & Family services free food distribution drive-thru and walk-up.
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday
4pm – 6pm
Mack Road Valley Hi Community Center
7833 Center Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95823
free groceries
BOSS Church provides Free Groceries to the Sacramento community.
Every 3rd Saturday
10am-12pm or until groceries are gone.
2326 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822
* Enter the BOSS Church parking lot at 24th and Florin Rd and follow the signs.
God bless! 
Share with family and friends.
Sacramento juneteenth
Friday, June 17 / Gospel Under the Stars
Sacramento Juneteenth Inc. will kick-off this year’s 19th Annual Juneteenth Festival with the “Gospel Under the Stars” all-star reunion concert on Friday, June 17th at 6:00 p.m. at William Land Park. There will also be a Healing Ceremony to honor those affected by violence.
Saturday, June 18th will feature 2 stages of live entertainment, The Juneteenth Talent Show, vendors, Health/wellness row, Arts and Education Pavilion, Fraternity/Sorority Row, Freedom Stage (youth acts), American history presentations, Keynote speakers and more.
Sunday, June 19th will conclude this year’s festival with the Juneteenth Golf Tournament at William Land Golf Course. See registration information.
food distribution
South Sacramento Christian Center provides FREE food on Saturdays from 8:30am-10am at 7710 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95823
First come first serve while supplies last
Drive-Thru available for all Sacramento residents.
BREATHe
Save the Date and Register now
Saturday, June 25th at 11am
California State Capitol Museum, 1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
BREATHE is Light & Waters free/donation based event hosted at California’s State Capitol Museum. Participants will be guided through a meditation and light stretching exercise, taken through sound therapy and experience a special guest performance while doing so as a community.
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.
Free Online Therapy Sessions Info
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
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.
internal growth
June/July Square Biz Magazine
More Info Dana Maeshia Award
save the date: 2nd annual small business success summit
July 30th from 9am – 4pm
2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822
The event will have a plethora of informative workshops throughout the day led by professionals, more than 20 vendors with resources for the small business owner and for the future entrepreneur. A jazz socializing mixer will take place at the end of the event including a raffle and networking.
Discount tickets are $50 until June 30th ($75 after). Lite lunch provided. Tickets available at Eventbrite or www.fscdc.org.
This year, we are awarding our first Dana Maeshia Small Business Mini-Grant to one business owner who attends this event. Please see the application form below for more information.
Buy Tickets to 2nd Annual Summit
express it! for teens
Express It! Is a 4-week workshop that allows teens to express their feelings and have difficult conversations through creative writing and art” to empower, engage & enlighten youth.
June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12 from 4:30pm-5:45pm
sistah to sistah
Women supporting Women program by The Village. Discuss relationships, health, self image and personal growth.
Every Tuesday 11am via Zoom
Zoom: 951 6166 1215
PW: 338498
men’s healing circle
Hooked on Fishing Not on Violence & Heal and Rebuild Collective present a weekly Men’s Healing Circle.
Wednesdays from 6pm-7:30pm
7000 Franklin Blvd, Ste 1020, Sacramento, CA
literacy
around the way girls book club
Every Wednesday
6:30pm-8pm via Zoom
The girls are reading “Blended” by Sharon M. Draper.
boys in the hood book club
2nd, 4th and 5th Fridays
6:30pm-8pm via Zoom
The boys are reading “Stuntboy, In the Meantime” by Jason Reynolds.
all things literacy bookstore
Visit the local South Sacramento bookstore located inside Florin Square at 2251 Florin Rd, Ste 113, Sacramento, CA 95822
Tuesday – Saturday 12pm-6pm
916-662-7059
youth workforce dev/education/Jobs
college bound luncheon – save the date
Sacramento Sister Circle is celebrating 10 years of College Bound Luncheon.
An annual luncheon celebrating the academic success of young Black women, high school graduating seniors, in Sacramento and surrounding areas.
To nominate high school senior students preparing to enter and attend a 2-year community college, 4-year college or university in the fall of 2022, please complete the nomination form by Monday, June 20, 2022.
Ways to Give:
PayPal –
(Note: #CBL2022)
CashApp: Our Rightful Place ($ORP10)
Submit a Nomination & Learn More
voy youth dev work experience program
8 week program geared towards youth ages 13-18. They will receive: Job Readiness, Civic Engagement and Customer Service Training, Mental Health Awareness, Coping and Resiliency Skills, Resume Building, Soft Skills and Financial Literacy.
Every Wed from 5pm-7pm, June 15th-Aug 24th
For more info contact Kayla Green at 916-912-7183 and for Registration email voyimpact@gmail.com or us the QR Code on the flyer.
resources
California community colleges offer associate degrees, certificates, guaranteed transfer to four-year universities and more than 200 career training programs and opportunities including fire and emergency response, accounting, advanced manufacturing and information technology among others.
Students and parents can visit ICanGoToCollege.com today to learn more about these programs.
#CCCOutreachPartner #CCCEnroll2022
in loving memory
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