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 10/25/22
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
Healthy Black Families Collaborative Community Convening
Join Us October 8th The Healthy Black Families Collaborative is working with the community to address Domestic Violence by supporting survivors and their families and developing community driven strategies to prevent domestic violence. Partners in the Collaborative include Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center, South Sacramento Christian Center, Sacramento Children’s Village Program, Escape Velocity, She…Continue reading Healthy Black Families Collaborative Community Convening
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
F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 9/19/22
We hope you have a fabulous week! Enjoy this weeks newsletter and stay dry SacTown! This month we are celebrating Literacy, National Suicide Prevention, Hispanic Heritage, Self-Care Awareness… 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…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 9/19/22
Register Now! Dana Maeshia Youth Wellness Fair 08/27/22
Get ready to join the Every Mind Matters #SacYouthWorks youth at our Dana Maeshia Youth Wellness Fair on Saturday 8/27/22 from 4pm-8pm. The youth are serving their peers and community with this FREE event. Please be sure to pre-register by tonight. There will be onsite registration as well. The first 100 youth (12-19) that pre-register…Continue reading Register Now! Dana Maeshia Youth Wellness Fair 08/27/22
F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 8/22/22
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 Connections Newsletter Week of 8/22/22
F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 8/15/22
We hope you are having a fabulous week! We are highlighting our Dana Maeshia Youth Wellness Fair and the Banana Festival this Week! 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….Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 8/15/22
F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 8/8/22
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 Connections Newsletter Week of 8/8/22
Youth and Mental Health: Hiding in Plain Sight
“Hiding in Plain Sight” is a documentary by Executive Producer, Ken Burns, about the mental health crisis among youth in America. The film, which premiered in June 2022, gives voice to the experiences of young people who struggle with mental health challenges and focuses on the importance of awareness and empathy. Escape Velocity thinks this…Continue reading Youth and Mental Health: Hiding in Plain Sight
#SacYouthWorks MindOneSix Youth Recruitment
Escape Velocity is partnering with #SacYouthWorks and the City of Sacramento to provide its 2nd year of MindOneSix; Youth Mental Health Cohort. Youth will complete 20hrs of mental health wellness training and a 20hr service project. They will receive $500 stipend after completion of the program. Requirements: Youth ages 14-19 Must live or attend school…Continue reading #SacYouthWorks MindOneSix Youth Recruitment