The holidays can be hard for some people. If a person has experienced high stress or trauma during childhood or adulthood, they may be more likely to find this season challenging. Remember to lift each other up!!
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 give a big Thank You to Patsy Coleman. She volunteered for Escape Velocity from July 2022 – November 2022. It was a short time but she made a big impact. She helped as one of the adult leads for Around the Way Girls Book Club and was the Fundraising Coordinator. We appreciate all of her help and kindness. We’d be blessed to have her volunteer again in the future.
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#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!!
Please bring the youth out to enjoy some FREE family fun.
11/16 – Melanin Day Scholars Showcase & Kwanzaa – 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. We are also providing Information, gifts and more about Kwanzaa. Plus the famous 360 Photo Booth with Fun Friends Entertainment.
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family connections
Mother daughter table talk
Join South Sacramento Healthy Black Families Collaborative Ambassadors, Astrid and Valencia, at 2nd Saturdays Mother Daughter Table Talk inside the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum located in Florin Square 2251 Florin Rd, #126, Sacramento, CA 95822 (through the double doors) or join online via Zoom.
12/10/22 from 1pm-2pm
Lets celebrate family and community!
Join them for discussion with Nurses Asali and Shantel to talk about Sex and STDs.
You can also drop-off Blanket donations for the unhoused.
nominate a family in need
SBS is honoring seven Black families who live in Sacramento area in need of support during these times at the celebration. Deadline to nominate a family or yourself is December 16th at 5pm.
Event info:
3rd Annual Kwanzaa Kutoa Celebration
Sunday January 1, 2023
1pm – 2pm
9249 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826
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
Art Exhibit
Please support the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum by attending the Art Exhibit Fundraiser. The museum director/artist, Shonna McDaniels, will display her beautiful works of art inside the museum. $10 General Admission.
Saturday, 12/10/22 from 3pm-6pm.
Florin Square, 2251 Florin Rd, #126, Sacramento, CA 95822
You can also donate $10 by CashApp if you can’t make it $SojoMuseum
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
virtual community healing circle
Safe Black Space Healing Circle
Saturday, 12/10/22 from 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Register below for Zoom info.
dance and heal
Soul Sistas Healing Circle presents Master African Dancer, Teacher & Healer, Linda Johnson.
Saturday, 12/10/22 from 2pm-4pm
South Sacramento Wellness Center
7000 Franklin Blvd, Ste 1020, Sacramento, CA
Please RSVP to Yolanda Stevenson 916-301-6379
the final stretch
Track and Feel’s end-of-the-year experience “The Final Stretch” where you will express yourself physically, spiritually, and mentally with yoga, a sound bath, and journaling. Don’t miss this chance to unplug and reflect in Sisterhood.
Sunday, 12/11/22 from 10:00am–2:00pm
Welly – 1814 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
internal growth
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 ending the year with self reflections and empowerment with their Teen Self Love Journals.
Membership is now open!
boys in the hood book club
2nd, 4th and 5th Fridays – no meeting this week
6:30pm-8pm via Zoom
The boys will be ending the year with self reflections and empowerment with their Growth Mindset Journals.
Membership is now open!
all things literacy blowout sale
Visit the local South Sacramento bookstore located inside Florin Square at 2251 Florin Rd, Ste 113, Sacramento, CA 95822
Tuesday – Thursday, Saturday 12pm-6pm
50% off clothing, $3 jewelry and $5 books* (*except children and featured books). Shop now at All Things Literacy!!
youth workforce dev/education/Jobs
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.
Sacramento Works Facebook page
City of Sac Youth Workforce Dev
resources
Rydefreert
Catch a ride with RydeFreeRT!
Heading back to school is made easy when you’re riding for free on all SacRT transit — now available for all students from Pre-K to high school. With RydeFreeRT, youth can ride the entire SacRT transit network, including SacRT buses, light rail, and SmaRT Ride on-demand microtransit service for FREE! Learn more and get your pass at RydeFreeRT.com
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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in loving memory
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