We hope everyone had a great holiday and enjoyed their family and friends. 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…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 11/28/22
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
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
FREE $60 Connect Transit Card
Transportation Literacy Workshops Join us Friday 10/7 from 7pm-8pm and 10/21 from 7pm-7:30pm at #SacTownYouthNights 2251 Florin Rd, Sac, CA 95822 for interactive session workshops to learn alternative forms of transportation. Every person attending will receive a one-time $60 Connect Transit Card. Register for the workshops by contacting Shonna McDaniels at 916-320-9573 or click below to email your…Continue reading FREE $60 Connect Transit Card
F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 9/26/22
We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! 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 broken…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 9/26/22
Youth Entrepreneur and Life Skills Symposium 9/24/22
Youth Entrepreneur and Life Skills SymposiumSaturday 9/24/2210am-4pm2251 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822Ages 7-19 Free lunch, workshops, giveaways, vendors and more.Meet 17-year old DJ TLDSTR of 97.5 Full Circle, Yisrael Family Urban Farm, Vibe Tribe Sac, and more. For more info or to become a sponsor contact Aaron Boyce at 916-215-1831 Register by scanning the QR Code or via…Continue reading Youth Entrepreneur and Life Skills Symposium 9/24/22
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
Books, Events and More (BEAM) Weekly Updates 5/16/2022
Happy Monday! May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 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, and resources. Around the Way Girls Book Club Wednesday 5/18/22 6:30pm-8pm Zoom The girls are on…Continue reading Books, Events and More (BEAM) Weekly Updates 5/16/2022
Second Saturday at Florin Square 1 Year Anniversary Celebration
celebrate with us You’re invited to the one year anniversary of 2nd Saturdays at Florin Square! It’s a celebration of Art, Culture, Music, and Food! This free event features live art painting, a Kid Zone, Make and Take Art for kids, vendors of various goods and services, food and drink vendors, art exhibits, as well…Continue reading Second Saturday at Florin Square 1 Year Anniversary Celebration
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
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
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