We hope you are having a fabulous week! Enjoy this weeks newsletter and stay cool SacTown!
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
#sactownyouthnights
The Escape Velocity / Sojo Museum SacTownYouthNights will be a catalyst for youth ages 12 to 24 to have a safe space to hang out on 1st and 3rd Friday nights from 6pm-9pm at Florin Square 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, entertainment, literacy, art and activities for the youth and their families. All are welcome!!
family connections
mother daughter table talk
Join Healthy Black Families Collaborative Ambassadors, Astrid and Valencia, at Second Saturdays Mother Daughter Table Talk inside the Sojo Museum located in Florin Square 2251 Florin Rd, #126, Sacramento, CA 95822 or join via Zoom. Lets celebrate family and community!
Join them for discussion, activities, food, and more. Theme is “Bee Kind”. There will be guest speakers.
Please register on Eventbrite to let us know you’re attending
RSVP to Mother Daughter Table Talk
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
art & culture
ice cream social
Second Saturdays at Florin Square
Saturday Sept 10th 12p.m. – 5p.m.
Ice Cream Social and Art Day sponsored by council member Jay Schenirer
2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822
oak park black film festival
The Oak Park Black Film Festival is an inaugural celebration of African-American stories and history through cinema. It is a five-day event, showcasing independent feature, documentary, and short films by African-American filmmakers, along with panel discussions, and exclusive events. The celebration will be hosted at the Guild Theater, a historical venue and the centerpiece of the 40 Acres Complex, beginning September 7th and continue through September 11th.
Buy Tickets
save the date 9/18/22
Crocker Art Museum presents Black Artists on Art: Past, Present and Future
Reception is Sunday 9/18/22 from 1pm-2:30pm
mental Health & wellness
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 P.S Be Eleven
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
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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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