We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Enjoy this weeks newsletter.
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
Youth Literacy Book Drive
Donate new or like new books
to youth ages 12-19. They will be distributed during our Dana Maeshia Youth Wellness Fair on Sat 8/27/22. Topics: Careers, Jobs, Job Skills, Finances & Financial Literacy, Self-Care, Health, STEM, Mental Health…
Donations can be dropped off at
All Things Literacy Book Store
2251 Florin Rd, Ste 113, Sacramento, CA 95822
Tuesday – Saturday 1pm – 6pm
For inquiries, contact Patsy at 916-284-3411
back to school events
There are a few community events providing backpacks and school supplies for youth. Each organization has different requirements. Please read the flyers for additional information.
Save the DAte: Dana maeshia youth wellness fair 08/27/22
Youth online registration coming soon.
Vendors/Guest speakers please scan the QR code on the flyer or complete online at bit.ly/dmywfvend
family connections
Real talk
The Village presents Real Talk; Effective Black Parenting
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
flag football
Solid Ground Sports presents FREE FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Register now through the Cinch App. in the Apple store or Google Play store to play flag football: Girls Division and Co-Ed Division. This league is for youth ages 5 – 17 years old. And it’s absolutely FREE.
Time: Saturday, August 20 @ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (See Schedule Below)
Location: Franklin Boyce Park
7700 Franklin Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95823
Three ways to register:
- Call the number below
- Email Solidgroundsports@gmail.com
- Click the Register Here button
For more information, call 916-889-3548 or email solidgroundsports@gmail.com
art & culture
african market place
Every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 12pm-6pm
Florin Square, 2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822
Local black businesses and vendors, networking, resources, food and more.
There will a special presentation by the Sojo Museum #SacYouthWorks cohort presenting their social justice campaign against gun violence.
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!
mental Health & wellness
every mind matters
Escape Velocity’s #SacYouthWorks Summer Youth program funded by the City of Sacramento. The youth meet every Monday and Thursday through 9/5/22. Their service project will be 8/27/22 – Save the Date!
Food Distribution
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 4pm-6pm.
Mack Road Valley Hi Community Center
7833 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823
Drive-Thru and Walk-Up
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.
To volunteer, call 916-502-1219
internal growth
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
Escape Velocity’s girls literacy program for youth ages 8-13.
Every Wednesday
6:30pm-8pm via Zoom
The girls are reading “Fast Pitch” by Nic Stone
boys in the hood book club
Escape Velocity’s boys literacy program for youth ages 8-13.
2nd, 4th and 5th Friday
6:30pm-8pm via Zoom
We are looking for boys to join the book club. Please click below to find out more info and apply.
We are also looking for a male mentor to help lead book club meetings. Please contact us if you’re interested.
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
youth entrepreneur's day
Friday, August 5, from 1pm-8pm at 2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822
Come out and support youth in business. Escape Velocity will be in attendance providing free books and resources.
Please share
For more info contact sojomuseum@gmail.com
youth entrepreneur and life skills symposium
SAVE THE DATE: Sept 24th 10am-4pm
Youth ages 7-19
Location: Florin Square 2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822
Youth will learn how to start a business, plan for success, and more. Lunch will be provided. Small start-up mini grants will be provided to a select group of young entrepreneurs.
For more info or to become a sponsor contact Aaron Boyce at 916-215-1831
Cash for College
THINKING ABOUT GOING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN THE FALL? NEED MONEY TO ENROLL?
Join CA Community College on August 9 (American Indian Alaska Native) or August 16 (Hispanic) for a FREE ZOOM Cash for College Workshop from 5:30pm-7pm (PST).
Students who attend will have a chance at winning a $1,000 scholarship.
Additional information can be found on CSAC’s website here:
https://www.csac.ca.gov/cash-college
#CCCOutreachPartner
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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