Celebrate Women’s History Month in March. Join us for SacTownYouthNights Spring Fling, Flowers for Dana Paint n Sip Fundraiser, Book Clubs, and more. View upcoming events this weekend and next week. Free community events, food distribution and more…Read Blog Post
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 of 10/18/22
We want to thank everyone that came by our resource table at the South Sacramento Festival on Saturday 10/15/22. 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 it is…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 10/18/22
F.A.M.I.L.Y. Connection Newsletter Week of 8/29/22
We hope you are having a fabulous week! Enjoy this weeks newsletter. 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 it is through them that generational trauma can be…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y. Connection Newsletter Week of 8/29/22
F.A.M.I.L.Y. Connections Newsletter Week of 7/25/22
We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Enjoy this weeks newsletter. “How you start and end your day impacts your wellness.” #WellnessWednesday 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 of 7/25/22
F.A.M.I.L.Y. Connections Newsletter Week of 7/18/22
We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Enjoy this weeks newsletter. “Mental health is one of your greatest assets. It helps you focus at work, overcome obstacles, get along with the people around you—and get well and stay well.” #MotivationMonday. escape Velocity mission To create space, opportunity and programming to empower and assist the underserved…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y. Connections Newsletter Week of 7/18/22
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 of 06/06/222
We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Enjoy our new newsletter F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections. #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 it is through them that generational trauma…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 06/06/222
Books, Events and More (BEAM) -Week of 4/25/22
Happy Monday! We hope you enjoyed a restorative weekend and are doing your best to take good care of yourself. Reset your mind! Below you’ll find info about our book clubs, upcoming events, Big Day of Giving, youth jobs, and resources. Book Club Meetings this Week Around the Way Girls: Wednesday 4/27/22 Boys in the…Continue reading Books, Events and More (BEAM) -Week of 4/25/22
Financial Literacy Month & Earth Day Celebration
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
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
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