We hope you are having a fabulous week! We are highlighting our Dana Maeshia Youth Wellness Fair and the Banana Festival this Week!
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
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Dana maeshia youth wellness fair 08/27/22
We’re proud to present our first annual Dana Maeshia Youth Wellness Fair. Saturday 8/27/22 from 4pm-8pm. This is our #SacYouthWorks MindOneSix youth service project. There will be wellness and career exploration vendors, food, shaved ice, music, prizes, art activities, hula hoops, Jenga, bag toss, face painting, African drumming, game truck (6pm-8pm), sewing, high blood pressure and blood sugar testing, nutrition facts, COVID19 resources, meditation, poetry, and lots of FREE FUN!!! We will have guest speakers Chris Lodgson of Sac Black Biz and Tim Poole of Hooked on Fishing Not on Violence. We’ll have Poetry from LaRock and Coon the Poet. We’ll have Mediation and Sound Bath by Light & Water. Come join the fun in memory of our beloved Dana Maeshia!
The first 100 registered youth ages 12-19 will receive a free SWAG bag with lots of goodies! Register now.
11TH ANNUAL BANANA FESTIVAL
Fun for the whole family to include multicultural food vendors, local retail vendors, a kids zone, multiple entertainment stages with LIVE BANDS, workshops, contests, and MORE! 
Saturday Aug 20th 10 a.m. -7 p.m.Sunday Aug 21st 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.General admission tickets:Adults:(18-64) $8 in advance and $10 at the gate.Child(6-17), Seniors (65+), & Military w/ ID $6 in advance or $8 at the gate.Children 5 and under are Free.VIP Access tickets:21+ Only$20 includes 1 Banana Festival and access to a tented VIP seated area! 
This year’s theme is Banana International!
Proceeds from the Banana Festival support the National Academic Youth Corps, a non-profit organization that supports the arts and community!
Youth Literacy Book Drive & SWAG Bag ITEMS
Donations requested for youth ages 12-19. Escape Velocity is seeking mini body lotions (unisex), 2022-2023 planners, and $20 gift cards for our youth SWAG Bags. We have some great items already but would like to add these as well.
If you’d like to donate please contact Felicia at 916-399-3952 or CashApp $literacyadvocate (put your email in the notes) or PayPal @escapinggravity.
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 such as registration. Please read the flyers for additional information.
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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. Classes start 8/30/22.
Time: Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 2pm-4pm
Location: 7000 Franklin Blvd #820, Sacramento, CA 95823
For more information call 916-290-8281
art & culture
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
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!
FREE GROCERIES
BOSS Church provides Free Groceries to the Sacramento community.
Every 3rd Saturday
10am-12pm or until groceries are gone.
2326 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822
* Enter the BOSS Church parking lot at 24th and Florin Rd and follow the signs.
God bless! 
Share with family and friends.
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 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
Register Youth ages 7-19
Sponsorship Application
Cash for College
THINKING ABOUT GOING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN THE FALL? NEED MONEY TO ENROLL?
Join CA Community College on August 16 (Hispanic) or August 19 (Black/African American) 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
Register for 8/16 Workshop
Register for 8/19 Workshop
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
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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in loving memory
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