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
#Sactownyouthnights
The Escape Velocity / Sojo Museum #SacTownYouthNights is a catalyst for youth ages 12 to 24 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!! There will be a game truck and photo booths for Oct 7th and 21st.
Attend the Transportation Literacy Workshops on Oct 7th (7pm-8pm) and Oct 21st (7pm-7:30pm) and receive a free one-time $60 Connect card. One per person. Flyer is below.
family connections
SAVE THE DATE: Healthy black families collaborative convening
October 8, 2022
12pm – 4pm
Florin Square 2251 Florin Rd
Sacramento, CA 95822 (inside the Obama Room)
Join South Sacramento Healthy Black Families Collaborative partners in an engaging panel discussion on what the collaborative has done and the goals moving forward, what the community needs, resources, breakout sessions, food and fun.
baby block party
Join the Valley Hi Family Resource Center for their Baby Block Party. Get FREE Diapers! FREE Safe Sleep Baby Classes! FREE Baby Clothes! There will be fun games, cool prizes and snacks available for attendees.
Time: Friday, Sep 30 @ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Valley Hi Family Resource Center, 7000 Franklin Blvd. Suite 820, Sacramento CA
For more information call 916-290-8281
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
anissa’s art corner
Art projects with Anissa’s Art Corner at the African Market Place
October 1, 2022
12-6pm
Florin Square
2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822
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: south sacramento festival
The Office of Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang brings the 2nd Annual South Sacramento Festival.
Saturday, October 15, 2022
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
North Laguna Creek Park, 6400 Jacinto Ave, Sacramento, CA 95823
Bringing South Sac together through dance, music, art, food and more.
To volunteer, sponsor, or request a booth, click below.
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
mental Health & wellness
student mental health and wellness collaborative
The Sacramento County Office of Education and Sacramento County Department of Health Services, Division of Behavioral Health Services will be hosting our Student Mental Health and Wellness Collaborative. There will be an opportunity to attend four meetings (First Wednesday of the month starting October 5th) throughout this school year to collaborate with stakeholders throughout Sacramento County, share resources and best practices, discuss common challenges and develop strategies to address barriers to student mental health and wellness in alignment with our new Sacramento County Student Mental Health and Wellness Plan.
For questions, please contact Chris Williams at cwilliams@scoe.net.
food distribution
In courtesy of the Sacramento Food Bank & Family services free food distribution drive-thru and walk-up.
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday
4pm – 6pm
Mack Road Valley Hi Community Center
7833 Center Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95823
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.
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
ride ready meadowview
SABA and the Pannell Community Center Presents: RIDE READY MEADOWVIEW
Every Monday at 4:00pm-5:30pm at the Pannell Community Center
A series of FREE, fun, educational, and hands-on clinics and rides for all bicyclists of every skill level and age! Topics include bike maintenance, safety checks, repairs, and maneuvering.
Registration is open for Teens and Adults. Space is limited so register online below.
SAVE the dATE: S.t.a.r. conference
Join The Village Program for their Strength Truth Acceptance Respect (S.T.A.R.) Conference where they will have a workshop on maintaining progress to achieve your goals and prepare to walk into your next season with great power!!!
Special gifts for those who register early.
Tuesday, Oct 18 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
7000 Franklin Blvd. #820, Sacramento, CA 95823
Call 916-290-8281 for more information
save the date: Sistas at the Feet of Sankofa
Join California Black Women’s Health Project and Sistaaz Heal in a 2-day empowerment workshop for young girls ages 12-15.
Sat, Oct 22, 2022, 10:30 AM – Sun, Oct 23, 2022, 3:00 PM PDT
Ontrack Program Resources, 520 9th Street #102 Sacramento, CA 95814
literacy
around the way girls book club
Every Wednesday
6:30pm-8pm via Zoom
The girls are honored to have guest speaker, Ms Black USA Jessical McCall, join them on 09/28/22. She will be discussing Mental Health Maintenance.
boys in the hood book club
2nd, 4th and 5th Fridays
6:30pm-8pm via Zoom
The boys will have guest speaker Brother Josh on Friday 9/30/22
all things literacy bookstore
Visit the local South Sacramento bookstore located inside Florin Square at 2251 Florin Rd, Ste 113, Sacramento, CA 95822
Tuesday – Thursday, Saturday 12pm-6pm
916-662-7059
youth workforce dev/education/Jobs
after school program
SMUD and Capital College & Career Academy presents After School Program for Grades 6-8. Three week STEM program, meals from Colo’s Soul Food, engage in hands-on learning activities, explore careers and more. There are three cohorts to select from. Register now…space is limited
Apply for After School Program
save the date: district 8 job fair
Councilmember Mai Vang, SacramentoWorks and SETA bring the first annual District 8 Job Fair.
Time: 9am – 1pm
Location: Sam and Pannell Meadowview Community Center, 2450 Meadowview Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822
Register below
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
California community colleges offer associate degrees, certificates, guaranteed transfer to four-year universities and more than 200 career training programs and opportunities including fire and emergency response, accounting, advanced manufacturing and information technology among others.
Students and parents can visit ICanGoToCollege.com today to learn more about these programs.
#CCCOutreachPartner #CCCEnroll2022
resources
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.
in loving memory
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