The holidays can be hard for some people. If a person has experienced high stress or trauma during childhood or adulthood, they may be more likely to find this season challenging. Remember to lift each other up!! escape Velocity mission To create space, opportunity and programming to empower and assist the underserved communities of Sacramento…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 12/6/22
F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 10/4/22
This month we are observing Domestic Violence Awareness, Bullying Prevention, Breast Cancer Awareness, Book Month and 10/3-10/7 Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). 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 10/4/22
F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 9/6/22
We hope you are having a fabulous week! Enjoy this weeks newsletter and stay cool SacTown! 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…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 9/6/22
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
Freedom to Heal: Breaking Chains 6/11 @ 1pm
Join us Today 6/11/22The Freedom to Heal: Breaking ChainsMother/Daughter Table Talk presents A Family Listening Session/Discussion1pm-2pmInside Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum (through the double doors) 2251 Florin Rd, Ste 126, Sacramento, CA 95822or join online via ZoomRegister via Eventbrite bit.ly/mdtabletalkFREE event with food and prizes for in-person guests. Register for Event
Books, Events and More (BEAM) Weekly Updates 5/9/2022
We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! May is Mental Health Awareness Month. mental health awareness Different Types of Stress The Different Types of Stress Stress is the body’s reaction to events and experiences that can manifest as physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Most people experience stress throughout their lives, but there are different types,…Continue reading Books, Events and More (BEAM) Weekly Updates 5/9/2022
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
BOOKS, EVENTS AND MORE (BEAM) – WEEK OF 4/4/22
We are praying for peace in Sacramento. Our deepest condolences go out to the families and friends that lost a loved one and those traumatized by the mass shooting that happened in Downtown Sacramento on 4/3/22. Our community is grieving and gun violence continues to be a crisis in this country. Please view our Resources…Continue reading BOOKS, EVENTS AND MORE (BEAM) – WEEK OF 4/4/22
BOOKS, EVENTS AND MORE (BEAM) – WEEK OF 3/28/22
We want to say thank you to The Village Program for organizing and managing the event, all the vendors for their hard work, and everyone that attended and supported the Dana Maeshia Virtual Resource Fair on Saturday 3/26/22. We had some amazing resource vendors sharing their services and had great feedback from the community. It…Continue reading BOOKS, EVENTS AND MORE (BEAM) – WEEK OF 3/28/22
Escape Velocity: Books, Events and More (BEAM) – Week of Feb 14, 2022
BookS, Events and more (BEAM) – February 14, 2022 We hope you enjoyed a restorative weekend and are doing your best to take care of yourself during this month of love and black culture. Below are a few community events and resources for the week of 2/14/2022. Around the Way Girls Book Club Wednesday, 2/16/22…Continue reading Escape Velocity: Books, Events and More (BEAM) – Week of Feb 14, 2022
Mother Daughter Table Talk 1/8/22
Join mother and daughter Astrid and Valencia who are Healthy Black Families Collaborative Ambassadors as they discuss strengthening communication between mothers and daughters. We ask the community to join in on the discussion and give their insights. The event will be inside the Sojourner Truth Museum inside Florin Square at 1pm. 2251 Florin Rd, #126…Continue reading Mother Daughter Table Talk 1/8/22