We want to thank everyone that came by our resource table at the South Sacramento Festival on Saturday 10/15/22.
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/Business
- Literacy
- Youth Workforce Development & Jobs
featured
#Sactownyouthnights
The Escape Velocity / Sojo Museum #SacTownYouthNights is a catalyst for youth and their families to have a safe space to hang out on 1st and 3rd Friday nights from 6pm-9pm at Florin Square, 2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822, 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 fun filled activities. Each event will have FREE food, games, workshops, entertainment, resources, literacy, art and activities for the youth and their families and more. All are welcome!! There will be a costume contest, game truck and 360 photo booth on October 21st.Â
Attend the Transportation Literacy Workshop on Oct 21st (7pm-7:30pm)Â and receive a free one-time $60 Connect card. One per person. Flyer is below.Â
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In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness/Action Month, our book club youth are collecting Black hair care products. Our goal is 100 products. Please donate new products by October 29th. Donations can be dropped off at the All Things Literacy Book Store 2251 Florin Rd #113, Sac, Ca 95822
family connections
toys for tots
The Salvation Army Angel Tree in Partnership with Toys for Tots
In-Person Registration Only
October 18-October 22
10am-1pm & 4pm-7pm
The Salvation Army Alhambra Campus
2550 Alhambra Blvd, Sac, CA 95817
Bring ID, Proof of residence, household income and children’s birth certificate or medical card
Age limit: Children 12 years and under for more info, call 916-678-4010
real talk
The Village presents Real Talk; Effective Black ParentingÂ
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
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.
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
black friday retail row @ Florin Square
Experience Black Friday Shopping with Retail Row @ Florin Square. Start your early holiday shopping with a number of Retail businesses! Grab some tasty food! Enjoy Music and Entertainment with your family.
11/25/22
2251 Florin Rd, Sac, CA 95822 from 8am-8pm
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
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.
pwr hour
Made by Light and Water presents The Pop Up Wellness Room Hour. AÂ free meditation & sound healing experience for youth & adults.
Monday October 24, 2022 from 7pm-8pm
LAB7 Coworking
2417 21st Street Sacramento, CA 95818
wellness club
Light & Water presents Wellness Club #SacTownYouthNights. Exercise your mind and advance your mental health.
Friday, October 28th at 6pm
1814 Del Paso Blvd, Sac, CA 95815
To participate, RSVP at www.lightandwater.org or follow on Instagram @madebylightandwaterÂ
internal growth
participartory budgeting sacramento vote
HOW TO VOTE FOR YOUR PREFERRED PROJECTS
Step 1: Confirm Your Eligibility
To be eligible to vote, you must: 1) be 14 years of age or older, and 2) live in a focus area
Step 2: If Eligible, Vote Online or In-Person
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
Sistas at the Feet of Sankofa
Join California Black Women’s Health Project and Sistaaz Heal in a 2-day empowerment workshop for young girls ages 12-15.
Sat, Oct 22, 2022, 10:30 AM – Sun, Oct 23, 2022, 3:00 PM PDT
Ontrack Program Resources, 520 9th Street #102 Sacramento, CA 95814
literacy
around the way girls book club
Every Wednesday
6:30pm-8pm via Zoom
The girls are reading P.S. Be Eleven
Membership is now open!
boys in the hood book club
2nd, 4th and 5th Fridays
6:30pm-8pm via Zoom
The boys are reading Clean Getaway by Nic Stone.
Membership is now open!
all things literacy bookstore
Visit the local South Sacramento bookstore located inside Florin Square at 2251 Florin Rd, Ste 113, Sacramento, CA 95822
Tuesday – Thursday, Saturday 12pm-6pm
916-662-7059
youth workforce dev/education/Jobs
after school program
SMUD and Capital College & Career Academy presents After School Program for Grades 6-8. Three week STEM program, meals from Colo’s Soul Food, engage in hands-on learning activities, explore careers and more. There are three cohorts to select from. Register now…space is limited
jobs and job fairs
Empower young people with knowledge, resources, opportunities, and support to help them gain the fundamental basic skills needed when seeking employment.
resources
Resource Referral Request
Escape Velocity provides 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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