Join Us Friday Dec 16th The Escape Velocity / Sojo Museum #SacTownYouthNights is a catalyst for youth and their families to have a safe space to hang out on 1st and 3rd Friday nights while enjoying a wide range of exciting activities in a positive environment. Youth will have an opportunity to network and get…Continue reading SacTownYouthNights 12/16/22
Self-Care Youth Night 11/04/22 – #SacTownYouthNights
Join Us Tonight Nov 4th The Escape Velocity / Sojo Museum #SacTownYouthNights is a catalyst for youth and their families to have a safe space to hang out on 1st and 3rd Friday nights while enjoying a wide range of exciting activities in a positive environment. Youth will have an opportunity to network and get…Continue reading Self-Care Youth Night 11/04/22 – #SacTownYouthNights
#SacTownYouthNights Escape Velocity & Sojo Museum Youth Event 9/2/22
Join Us Tonight Sept 2nd The Escape Velocity / Sojo Museum #SacTownYouthNights will be a catalyst for youth ages 12 to 24 to have a safe space to hang out on 1st and 3rd Friday nights while enjoying a wide range of exciting activities in a positive environment. Youth will have an opportunity to network…Continue reading #SacTownYouthNights Escape Velocity & Sojo Museum Youth Event 9/2/22
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
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
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
Books in the Park
Join Boys in the Hood Book Club for Books in the Park! Friday, June 14, 2019 from 6:30pm to 8pm North Laguna Creek Park 6400 Jacinto Ave, Sacramento, CA 95823 We are kicking off our summer reading tonight with The Season of Styx Malone. We’ll be celebrating the end of the school year, promotions, graduations…Continue reading Books in the Park
Boys in the Hood Book Club on 3/22/19 Muhammad Ali
Feeling in love with these children and hopeful about their future. Literacy is absolutely essential. Even though we didn’t complete Muhammad Ali’s story last night, it was a great meeting. Mr. Dale gave them his perspective of the events since he was a teenager during the time. They also had one of their favorite dinners-Vegan…Continue reading Boys in the Hood Book Club on 3/22/19 Muhammad Ali
Paint & Sip Art for Literacy Fundraiser
Reminder: The Art for Literacy Fundraiser for our Literacy Program is Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 4pm-7pm. $35 Cost includes: Dinner, Art and Art Supplies, Raffle/Game, and Beverages. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite. Author Sheryl Lister will read excerpts from her book ‘Love’s Serenade‘ which is the inspiration for the artwork. Shonna McDaniels is the…Continue reading Paint & Sip Art for Literacy Fundraiser
December 28th Celebration & Sponsorship
Meeting & Celebration The selected book is Thurgood Marshall. Judge Gary E. Ransom will discuss the School to Prison Pipeline, the Sacramento Association of Black Social Workers will present the Zawadi portion of the program, there will be a catered dinner, and we will be celebrating Kwanzaa. Please have the boys wear long sleeved white or…Continue reading December 28th Celebration & Sponsorship
Reminder: TALA Session Tonight
Peace Family, We just wanted to remind you the Technology and Leadership Academy (TALA) will have their next session tonight Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 6pm. The session will be held at 2251 Florin Road, Rm 126, Sacramento, CA. The Boys In The Hood Book Club will be in attendance. Last week was great and we don’t…Continue reading Reminder: TALA Session Tonight
Technology and Leadership Academy (TALA) Project
Sojourner Truth Art Museum (Sojo Museum) has kicked off a new program called Technology and Leadership Academy (TALA). Escape Velocity is proud to be one of the partners, who will work with Sojo Museum, music producers Joe Archie, Derek Allen, and rap artist M’ster Lewis. TALA will introduce youth to music appreciation, studio engineering, computer skills, video…Continue reading Technology and Leadership Academy (TALA) Project