National Family Literacy Month is celebrated during the month of November. National Family Literacy Month is an opportunity for families to learn and read together. It also celebrates the work literacy programs do to empower families. Visit All Things Literacy Book Store and More inside Florin Square 2251 Florin Rd, #113, Sacramento, CA 95822.
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/Education
Thank you
We want to thank Magical Rock Band for coming out and blessing us with their talent this past Friday at #SacTownYouthNights. They did a fabulous job!! Thank you to the community, parents, youth, artists, vendors, and everyone for continuing to support our events. We couldn’t do it without you. We raffled off 5 turkeys, great books for family literacy month, Sojourner Truth items, and more. Thank you to Shonna and Sojo Museum for being an excellent collaboration partner!!
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black friday at florin square
Friday, November 25, 2022 8am-8pm
Fun for everyone! Shopping, Food, Holiday Vibe & a Dope FREE Fashion Show at 3pm!
Interested in being a model or retail/food vendor?? See Flyer for contact info.
Start your early holiday shopping with a number of Retail businesses!
ShoppingFashion ShowRafflesScavenger HuntsEarly Bird Specials and SalesHoliday FunGaming and Arts for the Kids#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!!
We have two more Friday #SacTownYouthNight events. Please bring the youth out to enjoy some FREE family fun.
11/02 – Make A Dessert – Come enjoy making some peppermint bark as a gift or for yourself.
11/16 – Melanin Day Scholars – We are featuring and collaborating with Melanin Day School. They are hosting their annual Gala and performing their showcase for us at 6:30pm. Come out and support the youth.
family connections
Colorful Connections
The Village Presents Colorful Connections for ages 0-5. Every Thursday at 10am via Zoom.
Zoom ID: 988 2453 0596
To register or more details, call Valley Hi Family Resources Center 916-290-8281
effective black parenting
The Village presents Effective Black Parenting
1-on-1 Parenting Support & Group Classes
Scan the QR Code on the flyer for a referral.
For more information call 916-290-8281
art & culture
holiday fashion show
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
8am-8pm
Fashion Show at 3pm
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
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.
mental Health & wellness
P.W.R. Hour (The Pop Up Wellness Room Hour: Meditation Experience)
Monday, November 21, 2022 at 6:00 PM
1814 Del Paso Blvd. – Sacramento, CA 95815
PWR Hour is a one hour meditation experience curated by Light & Water. Free for youth. PWR Passes available.
DOME (DEATH OF MANS EGO)
“Death” at the intersection of Art, Fashion, & Wellness. “DOME” is the first of Light & Water’s Art of Wellness Experiences.
Tue, November 22, 2022, 11:22 AM – 7:00 PM PST
Welly – 1814 Del Paso Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815
Welly Wednesdays (Yoga + Sound Therapy)
Light & Water presents Welly Wednesday.
Come Yoga Differently 6pm-7pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. This week your instructor will be the amazing Miss Valencia!
Welly – 1814 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
JR. KINGS THANKSGIVING WEEKEND CLINIC
November 26, 2022, 9am-11am
6 – 14-year-old today for only $75
The clinic will take place at the Stockton Kings Practice Facility at Natomas, located at 1 Sports Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95834. Enter through Toll Plaza 9 off of Truxel Blvd and follow the purple Jr. Kings flags.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today
Please bring a water bottle. No open toed shoes or jeans — please wear athletic gear.
thanksgiving food giveaway
Rancho Cordova Food Locker is giving to those in need on Monday, 11/21/22 from 9am-1pm. Distribution is first come, first served.
10497 Coloma Rd, Rancho Cordova
internal growth
securing the bag
FREE Wealth Building Workshops
Wednesdays at 6pm PST
11/9 – Money Rules: The Breakdown
11/16 – Credit Building/Repair
11/23 – Stacking up on the Stocks with $5
11/30 – Home Ownership Success
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
sistah to sistah
Join The Village as they discuss relationships, health, self image and personal growth.
Tuesdays 11am via Zoom.
Zoom ID: 951 6166 1215
Password: 338498
literacy
around the way girls book club
Every Wednesday – no meeting this week
6:30pm-8pm via Zoom
The girls will be reviewing and discussing P.S. Be Eleven via Kahoot!
Membership is now open!
boys in the hood book club
2nd, 4th and 5th Fridays – no meeting this week
6:30pm-8pm via Zoom
Membership is now open!
youth workforce dev/education/Jobs
save the date: community career resource fair
Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
American Legion High School
3801 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95817
Join us for a community career resource fair hosted by UC Davis, the City of Sacramento, and SETA.
Get information on:
- How to apply for UC Davis jobs,
- Resume tips and
- Interview workshops
Find out more about:
- Career opportunities at UC Davis
- UC Davis Health
Training classes from our neighborhood job centers
and more!
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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