Escape Velocity Community News 12/20/21 - Escape Velocity Resources Foundation, Inc

Greetings and Happy Monday! We hope you are taking care of yourself and enjoying family and friends this holiday season. Mental Health is essential. Below are a few community events, jobs, and resources for the week of 12/20/2021.

Thank you to everyone that donated to the Children’s Literacy Book Drive. The youth will love the books and we strive to continue spreading literacy in Sacramento.

South Sacramento Healthy Black Families Collaborative (HBFC) Presents:

Engaging Men Ambassador Roles in Supporting Other Men & Their Communities with Dominique Waltower

Wednesday, 12/22/2021 from 6pm-8pm via Zoom
Meeting ID: 848 1018 1337
Passcode: 159631

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Around the Way Girls Book Club

Next Meetup Wednesday, 12/29/21

6:30pm-8pm via Zoom

The girls are continuing to read “Partly Cloudy” by Tanita S. Davis. They are on page 58.

Boys in the Hood Book Club Meets every 2nd, 4th and 5th Friday. There are two openings for membership.

Meetings are 6:30pm – 8pm via Zoom. If you know a young boy 8-13 that’s interested in reading, please sign them up.

Escape Velocity Resource Referral Request

We provide our program participants, their families and the South 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.

other community events and resources

SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday 12/29/2021 from 11am – 7pm

Ujamaa Market Day at Florin Square Interested Vendors please email sojomuseum@gmail.com for an application

Arts & Crafts 12pm-5pm
Storytime 12pm-1pm (Obama Room)
Artist Talk 1pm-2pm
Healthy Cooking Demos 1pm-2pm (Obama Room)
Kwanzaa Bingo 2pm-3pm
Coon the Poet 2pm (Lobby Stage)
African Drum Circle 3pm-4pm
Hakili Drum & Dance Studio 4pm (Lobby Stage)
Light the Candles Bro Malik 5pm

Join the SOJO Museum Family by becoming a member TODAY!

MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE
 
Free general admission for 12 months
Invitations to members-only events and exhibition previews
Discounts on lectures, concerts, classes, and more
10% discount in the Museum Store
10% discount on the purchase of gift memberships
Member newsletters with exclusive offers and announcements
 
Memberships can be paid via PayPal* – sojomuseum@gmail.com
*Please add membership level in PayPal comments.
 

Mr. Tim’s Youth Healing Circle

Every Tuesday

6:00pm-7:30pm

7000 Franklin Blvd, Ste 670, Sacramento, CA

Heal together one session at a time! Register for this FREE event through Eventbrite

The Men’s Healing Circle by Hooked on Fishing Not on Violence and the Rebuild Collective

Every Wednesday

6:00pm-7:30pm

7000 Franklin Blvd, Ste 1020, Sacramento, CA

Brothers healing together.

Heal & Rebuild Collective presents Teen Summit
 
Every Thursday
 
6:00pm-7:30pm
 
7000 Franklin Blvd Ste 1000, Sac, CA
 
Ages 13-19 – Get your teen away from the phone and video games for awhile and have them engage in empowering discussions while having fun, eating food, and listening to music.

jobs

Youth Library Leadership Program (YLLP)

Applications for the fully virtual Youth Library Leadership Program open December 18 at 8 a.m and close on December 26 at 11:59 p.m. The program will take place January 18 – February 19 and is open to all interested youth between the ages of 13 – 18 years old. Participants who complete the program will receive a $300 stipend.
Visit the website for additional info and to apply.

2022 Spring Landscape & Learning Youth Employment Program

Youth Aide application deadline: Friday, January 7, 2022 – 4:00pm

Youth Aide – $15.00 per hour, Saturday & Sunday, 8:00am – 2:30pm. Youth Aide applicants MUST be 14-17 years old on February 5, 2022 and reside within the Sacramento city limits to be eligible (not just have a Sacramento residential address). Contact David Gaines directly at 916-808-8929 with questions.

Program Coordinator – Pro Youth & Families

As a member of this team, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with youth across the Sacramento region through programs that focuses on mentorship, relationship skills, and advocacy. If you have a passion for working with youth – including those who have been impacted by the justice system – this job is for you! 

APPLY TODAY and submit your resume to Human Resources at humanresources@proyouthandfamilies.org.

Counselor – Children and Youth

WEAVE is hiring a full-time counselor that will be dedicated to serving families referred by the Black Child Legacy sites.

Under the general supervision of the Counseling Services Manager and Chief Program Officer for Counseling and Outreach, Counselor will provide therapeutic counseling services to children, youth and parents. Counselor will serve unserved/underserved youth at risk of or experiencing family or community violence and their families, referred by the Black Child Legacy Campaign and the community.

Square Root Academy is Hiring!

Square Root Academy is cultivating environments of upward mobility for at-risk youth through transformative learning experiences in the STEAM fields. Community, Innovation, & Education sit at the core of its values. If you share in their enthusiasm towards these values then they invite you to join them in engineering the future generation by applying for one of the open positions below.

resources

Curbside Food Distribution

SCUSD in partnership with Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, boxes include a variety of grocery items and bread. Available for all students, staff and community. Limit one per vehicle, while supplies last.

Monday, December 20, 2021 from 9am-10:30am

Monday, December 27, 2021 from 9am – 10:30am

FREE COVID-19 Testing at South Sacramento Christian Center

Date: Wednesday, December 22 ,2021 (and EVERY Wednesday)

Time: 8am- 2pm

*Please note the time change this week*

*Please arrive 30 minutes closing to accommodate for rapid testing.

*Registration is preferred (strongly recommended).

Location: 7710 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95823

For questions, feel free to send an email to bgandy@ssccsac.org.

Or, you may call (916)-681-6791 for inquiries.

No appointment necessary.

Are you an African American father looking for resources to strengthen your parenting style and wellness. The Black Fathers Inc. Initiative is a collective of men that is focused on providing parental and wellness resources for black fathers and fathers of black children, while positively creating community among them.

Use the button below for more information.

For questions, Contact community resource advocate at 209-214-8299 or Anthony.Ziba@kidshome.org

WEAVE Crisis line

24/7 hotline 916-920-2952

Domestic Violence

Sex Trafficking

Sexual Assault

CA Youth Crisis Line

Are you a youth that feels misunderstood or overwhelmed? Talk to someone about what’s happening.

The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis. Youth can call, text, or chat.

The Center for Counseling and Diagnostic Services (CCDS) is accepting new clients for Spring 2022 wait-list. It is a free counseling service provided by Sac State and is a great free resource for Sac State students and Sacramento community members to use. Counseling services are for adults, couples, family units, and children. Counselors can help with, but are not limited to anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and relationships.

Please visit the website and select “Request for counseling services form“. If you have any questions please email ccds@csus.edu or call 916-278-6252.

M.H. First

Community First Response. MH First Sacramento, a project of Anti Police-Terror Project, is a cutting-edge new model for non-police response to mental health crisis. The goal of MH First is to respond to mental health crises including, but not limited to, psychiatric emergencies, substance use support, and domestic violence safety planning.

Call or Text 916-670-4062