We hope you enjoyed your Easter Weekend! We want to say thank you to Christi Ketchum and her father Mr. Calvin Franklin for pouring into the youth during their last book club meetups. They shared financial literacy and how to have a sound financial future. We feel by teaching the youth this information now they’ll…Continue reading Financial Literacy Month & Earth Day Celebration
BOOKS, EVENTS AND MORE (BEAM) – WEEK OF 4/11/22
We want to say thank you to everyone that attended the Health is Wealth Community Fair on Saturday 4/9/22. There was a great turnout, at least 500 attendees. Escape Velocity was able to giveaway over 400 books (children and adults), 150 Literal Influence journals, 300 Health is Wealth wristbands and other resources about our programs,…Continue reading BOOKS, EVENTS AND MORE (BEAM) – WEEK OF 4/11/22
BOOKS, EVENTS AND MORE (BEAM) – WEEK OF 4/4/22
We are praying for peace in Sacramento. Our deepest condolences go out to the families and friends that lost a loved one and those traumatized by the mass shooting that happened in Downtown Sacramento on 4/3/22. Our community is grieving and gun violence continues to be a crisis in this country. Please view our Resources…Continue reading BOOKS, EVENTS AND MORE (BEAM) – WEEK OF 4/4/22
BOOKS, EVENTS AND MORE (BEAM) – WEEK OF 3/28/22
We want to say thank you to The Village Program for organizing and managing the event, all the vendors for their hard work, and everyone that attended and supported the Dana Maeshia Virtual Resource Fair on Saturday 3/26/22. We had some amazing resource vendors sharing their services and had great feedback from the community. It…Continue reading BOOKS, EVENTS AND MORE (BEAM) – WEEK OF 3/28/22
Around the Way Girls Guest Speaker: Judge Tameika Carter 3/23/22
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Escape Velocity is excited to introduce the Around the Way Girls Book Club guest speaker, Honorable Judge Tameika Carter. Join us Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 6:30pm PDT via Zoom Bio: The Honorable Tameika Carter is originally from Oakland, CA. After completing her studies at Johnson C. Smith University,…Continue reading Around the Way Girls Guest Speaker: Judge Tameika Carter 3/23/22
Escape Velocity: Books, Events and More (BEAM) – Week of 3/7/22
We hope you are enjoying and learning this March for Women’s History Month and Reading Month so far. Below are a few community events and resources for the week of 3/7/22 and beyond. Dana Maeshia Virtual Resource Fair In honor, memory and legacy of our Founder, Dana Maeshia ,who was a mental health and wellness…Continue reading Escape Velocity: Books, Events and More (BEAM) – Week of 3/7/22
March “Book” Madness – How We’re Celebrating
national reading month Reading is one of the best habits to develop; it strengthens the mental muscles, helps to improve comprehension and analytical abilities, and increases imagination and boosts memory. Book selection: Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library Boys in the Hood Book Club Guest Speaker: 3/25 – Ricardo from MLK Jr Library womens…Continue reading March “Book” Madness – How We’re Celebrating
Youth Book Club Meetings 1/26 and 1/28
Book Club meetings this week. Around the Way Girls Book Club Meeting Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6:30pm via Zoom The girls will be completing “Partly Cloudy” by Tanita S. Davis Boys in the Hood Book Club will have guest speaker, Anthony Ziba, this friday, 1/28/22 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Anthony will be discussing the hurdles of…Continue reading Youth Book Club Meetings 1/26 and 1/28
Escape Velocity Community News 1/11/2022
Happy 2022! We thank everyone for their continued support of Escape Velocity. This is a new year with new initiatives and goals. We can’t do it without the support of the community. 2022 Book Club Wishlist Around the Way Girls Book Club Wednesday, 1/12/22 6:30pm-8pm Zoom The girls are continuing to read “Partly Cloudy” by…Continue reading Escape Velocity Community News 1/11/2022
Escape Velocity Community News 12/20/21
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…Continue reading Escape Velocity Community News 12/20/21
Escape Velocity Community News 12/13/21
Happy Mindful Monday! We hope you enjoyed a restorative weekend and are doing your best to take care of yourself this holiday season. Mental Health is essential. Below are a few community events and resources for the week of 12/13/2021. Self-Care Skate Night was Lit!! The Around the Way Girls Book Club and Boys in…Continue reading Escape Velocity Community News 12/13/21
October 26th Weekly Events
around the way girls book club meeting Wednesday, 10/27/21 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Guest speaker, Deana of She Could Be My Daughter, will give a presentation on Domestic Violence Awareness. mindonesix youth celebration Thursday, 10/28/21 at 6pm via Zoom. Zoom ID: 919 6144 1873 Online event to celebrate the accomplishments of each organizations youth’s projects….Continue reading October 26th Weekly Events