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F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 10/25/22
We want to thank everyone that came to SacTownYouthNights on Friday 10/21/22. It was amazing. The youth did an awesome job with their costumes for the costume contest. We gave away a laptop, $100 gift card, $50 gift card, and 3 $10 gift cards. Thank you to everyone that has donated to the clothing drive…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 10/25/22
F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week 07/11/22
We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Enjoy this weeks newsletter. “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” #MotivationMonday. 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…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week 07/11/22
F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week 06/27/22
We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Enjoy this weeks newsletter. Reading is to the MIND what Exercise is to the BODY. #MotivationMonday. 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…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week 06/27/22
F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week 06/20/22
We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! “Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want.” – Ken Poiro #MotivationMonday. 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…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week 06/20/22
F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week 06/13/22
We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Enjoy this weeks newsletter. A formal Mis-Education can earn you a Living / A Self Education can Make you a Fortune. #MotivationMonday. 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…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week 06/13/22
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
Boys in the Hood Guest Speaker: Librarian Ricardo Ramirez 3/25/22
March is National Reading Month. Celebrate with Boys in the Hood Book Club Book selection: Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library Guest Speaker: Ricardo M. Ramirez #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. Join…Continue reading Boys in the Hood Guest Speaker: Librarian Ricardo Ramirez 3/25/22
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 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
Youth Book Club Recruitment – Fall 2021
Youth Book Club recruitment for Fall 2021 is now open for youth ages 8-13 years old. See details below Apply Now Around the Way Girls Book Club will start Fall session October 13th at 6:30pm. They will meet every other Wednesday. Apply Now Boys in the Hood Book Club will start Fall session October 15th at…Continue reading Youth Book Club Recruitment – Fall 2021
Collab Book Club Meeting in Memory of Dana Maeshia
Peace Family, The parent’s of Around the Way Girls Book Club are hosting a collab book club meeting for the girls and Boys in the Hood Book Club. This is a time where the youth can come together to express their feelings, share their experiences, memories, and how to cope through the healing/grieving process. It’s…Continue reading Collab Book Club Meeting in Memory of Dana Maeshia