We hope you are having a fabulous week! 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
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 testing, nutrition facts, COVID19 resources, meditation, poetry, and lots of FREE FUN!!! The first 100 registered youth ages 12-19 will receive a free SWAG bag with lots of goodies! Register now.
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
family connections
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
dana maeshia youth wellness fair
Join Escape Velocity and Sojo Museum on Saturday 8/27/22 from 4pm-8pm at BOSS Church 2326 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822.
FREE family fun, food, games, activities, vendor fair, guest speakers, and more.
The first 100 youth ages 12-19 that register receive a free SWAG bag.
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
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.
Next Meeting Wed 8/31, No meeting 8/24
6:30pm-8pm via Zoom
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
cal grant deadline
Complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by September 2nd to receive the most financial aid possible. From there, the only additional step is submitting a verified Cal Grant GPA alongside
your application.
Take the first step towards a brighter future. Apply now at ICanGoToCollege.com
#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.
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