Happy Monday and Happy December! We hope you enjoyed a restorative weekend and doing your best to take care of yourself. Mental Health is essential. Below are a few community events and resources for the week of 12/6/2021.
Children’s Literacy Book Drive
Escape Velocity is still accepting children’s book for our book drive. Donations can be dropped off at All Things Literacy Books and More Bookstore at 2251 Florin Rd, Ste 113, Sacramento, CA 95822, Mon-Thur, and Sat 12-4pm until December 15, 2021.
Contact Felicia Armelin at 916-399-3952 or email us with questions.
12/10/2021 at 6:30pm
Around the Way Girls Book Club and Boys in the Hood Book Club participants are having a skate night event to end their Mind, Body and Literacy Pop-Up Sessions. The youth enjoyed two virtual pop-ups and learned about mediation, healthy relationships, consent, writing prompts, and enjoyed games and more. We thank our partner WEAVE for funding these activities.
Escape Velocity Resource Referral Request
We provide our program participants, their families and the Sacramento black 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.
EquityMatterz: Hip Hop, Abolitionist Teaching & Black Education
Monday, December 6, 2021 from 5-7pm (PST) on Zoom. Join this intimate conversation centering the K-12 school experiences of Black Youth and Teachers, where Dr. Betinna Love will discuss how Hip Hop Civics Education, when linked to the framework of intersectionality and Abolitionist Teaching, creates a space where Black lives matter, Black joy is real, and Black students and educators thrive!
Share it with our young people and let their voices be heard! RSVP today!
The Sacramento Youth Commission (SYC) is currently recruiting to fill open seats through December 10, 2021. There are various seats currently open to young people that are 14-22 years of age at the time of appointment who live or attend a school within Sacramento city limits.
Join the Virtual Info Session on 12/8 from 5:00pm-6:00pm: Learn about the role, expectations and commitment of Youth Commissioners. SYC staff and current appointed youth commissioners will answer questions in real time.
Young Men’s Summit: Life Skills and Real Talk
Hosted by Hooked on Fishing Not on Violence and Rebuild Collective
Saturday, December 11, 2021
11am-2pm
7000 Franklin Blvd, Ste 1020, Sacramento, CA
Anissa’s Art Corner: 2nd Saturdays @ Florin Square
2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822 inside the Obama Room
Free art and crafts for the entire family from 12pm-6pm
Do Better Movement: Winter Blanket Drive
Collecting new or gently used winter blankets for the unhoused.
Donations can be dropped off at Hidden Gems Thrift Store, 2245 Florin Rd, Ste 12, Sacramento, CA 95822 inside Florin Square until December 14, 2021. Wednesday-Saturday 1pm-5pm.
For more info call 916-347-0411
Individuals and community groups can purchase and donate the African American Products and Hygiene items for the unhoused African American community members.
For more info or donation drop-off please contact: Zuri K. Colbert with CLAP Community Lead Advocacy Program for any questions:
zurik@clapsac.com or contact the SNS Equity Committee at: snsequity@gmail.com
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.
ScholarShare 529 College Fund Holiday Offer 12/8/21 – 12/12/21
A ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan provides 100% tax-free growth—which can mean more money for college.
Open a new account with $50 and setup recurring contributions of $25 or more for six consecutive months and receive a $50 Target GiftCard.*
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