We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Enjoy this weeks newsletter.
Reading is to the MIND what Exercise is to the BODY. #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
featured
around the way girls pampering day
Some of our members and Youth Ambassadors of Around the Way Girls Book Club had a special day of pampering and self-care today from It’s My Hair Salon and were featured on Good Day Sacramento. The girls had a blast. It was a morning of sisterhood, self-love, lifting each other up, fun and afterwards we treated them to lunch at Bella Bru’s. We want to thank Mia’sha Helton and her team for such a fantastic day!
10th annual college bound luncheon
It was another successful Sacramento Sister Circle College Bound Luncheon on Sunday 6/26/22 at 1442 on the Blvd. Escape Velocity supports the uplifting of our youth and their educational goals and career asperations. Our executive team had a blast attending the luncheon and supporting the scholars that were celebrated this year for completing high school and transitioning on to college life in the Fall. It’s such an inspiration seeing all the brilliant ladies and hearing their stories. We congratulate and thank the Sacramento Sister Circle leadership team for always showing love and supporting our youth.
family connections
SAVE THE DATE: 2ND SATURDAYS MOTHER DAUGHTER TABLE TALK
July 9, 2022 from 1pm – 2pm
Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum located in Florin Square 2251 Florin Rd, #126, Sacramento, CA 95822 or join via Zoom.
Join South Sacramento Healthy Black Families Collaborative Ambassadors, Astrid and Valencia for discussion, activities, food, and more. Lets celebrate family and community!
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
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
art & culture
sojo museum virtual youth pop-up
Friday 7/1/22
Pickup art packages and FREE food from 6pm-7pm
2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822
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
second saturday vendors wanted
Every 2nd Saturday
12pm-6pm
2251 Florin Rd, Sac, CA 95822
Calling are Art, Food, and Agriculture vendors. Contact Tracy Shaw at tracyshaw36@yahoo.com or text 925-819-8118 for more information or complete the vendor application.
Each vendor must have the proper vending credentials. The vending fees are $25(donation) for information tables, $50 for non-food vendors, and $75 for food vendors.
SAVE THE DATE: 11TH ANNUAL BANANA FESTIVAL
Saturday Aug 20th 10 a.m. -7 p.m.
Sunday Aug 21st 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
CALLING ALL VENDORS, VOLUNTEERS, PERFORMERS, AND SPONSORS
This year’s theme is Banana International!
The Banana Festival is a multicultural event celebrating cultures in Asia, Africa, and the Americas that use the banana as a source of food, art, and culture.
Proceeds from the Banana Festival support the National Academic Youth Corps, a non-profit organization that supports the arts and community!
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
Real talk about men's health and wellness
In recognition of Men’s Health Month, Black Mental Wellness invites you to join them on Tuesday, June 28th from 7pm-8pm EST/4pm-5pm PST for a candid discussion about health and wellness with an amazing panel of guest speakers. The conversation will be authentic and engaging and you won’t want to miss it!
Share this announcement with a King in your life!
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
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.
internal growth
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.
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
#sacyouthworks mindonesix
Escape Velocity is partnering with #SacYouthWorks and the City of Sacramento to provide it’s 2nd year of MindOneSix; Youth Mental Health Cohort. Youth will complete 20hrs of mental health wellness training and a 20hr service project.
They will receive $500 stipend after completion of the program.
Requirements:
- Youth ages 14-19
- Must live or attend school in the City of Sacramento
- Attend meetings online and in-person
Apply by July 5, 2022
Every Mon/Thurs from 5:30pm-7:30pm, July 9th-Sept 5th (A couple of Saturdays from 12-3pm Dates TBD).
For more info contact Felicia Armelin at 916-399-3952 and for Registration complete the form or us the QR Code on the flyer. Email us for additional information.
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👩🏽🎓 Students and parents can visit ICanGoToCollege.com today to learn more about these programs.
#CCCOutreachPartner #CCCEnroll2022
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.
ADDITIONAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Lunch at the Library
Lunch at the Library provides free, healthy meals to kids 18 years old and under when school is out. Starting June 14 through August 5, meals will be distributed at 13 library locations Tuesdays through Fridays from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Meals are offered for youth 18 and under who are physically present and lunch must be consumed on site. No registration or Eligibility documentation required, drop ins welcome.
https://www.saclibrary.org/Event/Special-Events/Meals-at-the-Library
Summer Mobile Food Pantry
In partnership with the Central Kitchen, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services and No Kid Hungry.. Food boxes and fresh produce to community members at five different locations each weekday between Monday, June 27 and Friday, August 12. Grab-and-go curbside distribution is available 8:00am – 9:30am on the assigned days.
MONDAYS: West Campus High School
TUESDAYS: Father Keith B. Kenny Elementary School
WEDNESDAYS: AM Winn Elementary School
THURSDAYS: Rosa Parks K-8 School
FRIDAYS: Serna Center
The Mobile Food Pantry is available to all community members — no enrollment in SCUSD necessary.
Grocery boxes and produce will be available to all community members on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more at thecentralkitchen.org/curbside/mobile-food-pantry/.
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Free Summer Meals – Breakfast and Lunch
This summer, in partnership with The Central Kitchen, there will be FREE breakfast and lunch at 32 school sites Monday through Friday from June 30 to July 29.
Breakfast will be served from 8-8:30 am.
Lunch will be served from 12-12:30 pm.
These meals will be provided to any child aged 18 years old and under at no cost. No paperwork is required. Students are not required to be enrolled in an SCUSD school to receive a free meal.
Meals will be available in the school cafeteria. Children must be present during meal service hours, and eat their meal onsite.
Meal service times and locations subject to change. Meals are for children only. For list of schools visit https://thecentralkitchen.org/summer-meals/
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