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
Welcome Back Book Clubs 
Like Dana would say “Around The Way Girl’s Book Club and Boys In The Hood Book Club was LIT 
this past week”. We met for our first Fall session. The youth received tote bags and journals with their books. We have some very talented and amazing participants.
Some of the boy’s hobbies include the…Continue reading Welcome Back Book Clubs
October 11th Weekly Events
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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
International Literacy Day 2021 
We are celebrating International Literacy Day today, September 8, 2021. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of the importance of literacy and to look towards possible concerns. Literacy is a crucial part of a healthy and happy society. A person who knows how to read and write can keep up with changing…Continue reading International Literacy Day 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
Community Vigil for Dana Maeshia – In Loving Memory
Please join us as we honor and celebrate the legacy of our beloved founder, Dana Maeshia. She was a pillar of the community! August 31, 2021 7:00pm Florin Square 2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822 If you would like to make a donation to the family, please CashApp $NASHAEEANN We want to thank all the…Continue reading Community Vigil for Dana Maeshia – In Loving Memory