Who We ARE
Escape Velocity Resources Foundation, Inc. (Escape Velocity) is a community based organization located in Sacramento, CA with 501 (c)(3) tax-exemption founded in 2017 whose “soul” purpose is to assist youth and their families with escaping their gravitational pull. We provide the tools along the runway so that each individual can take flight.
We do this in a variety of ways by implementing programs where young minds are developed. We believe that if gravitational pull is identified by an individual early, and they are able to see the places they can go by escaping it, then they will be equipped with the inner resources needed to navigate through life. We believe it is through our youth that generational trauma can be broken and will be the catalyst for changing the trajectory to a course that is more desirable.
We believe our youth and the community should be well SAID! (Safe, have Access, be Inclusive and Diverse).
Who We Serve
Escape Velocity serves African-American/Black youth ages 8-24 and their families in historically marginalized communities of Sacramento and surrounding areas.
Vision
To create safe environments, opportunity and programs to empower and assist our community with an emphasis on youth because they are our future.
Mission
We respond to the needs of underresourced youth and their families by offering programs, services and resources that lead to family wholeness through literacy, enrichment, and well-being so they can reach their highest potential.
What We Provide
We provide programs, services and resources to our community that strengthens FAMILY:
- Family Connections
- Art & Culture
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Internal Growth
- Literacy
- Youth & Workforce Development
Our goal is to expand our reach and provide programs and services that are impactful to the community with dignity, unity and integrity!
What is Escape Velocity
Escape Velocity is a physics terms which defines the moment or rate of speed when gravitational pull no longer has an effect. To be able to soar to whatever heights one wants to reach has to be equivalent to true freedom. The possibilities become limitless and full potential is then reachable. This concept was used to birth Escape Velocity Resources Foundation, Inc.