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
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 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
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
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
When Everyone Acts Violence Ends #DVAM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence does not discriminate against age, gender, sexual orientation, or economic status. Our community partner, WEAVE, is dedicated to the belief that When Everyone Acts Violence Ends. By promoting a culture of respect and nonviolence with children and youth at an early age, it’s Escape Velocity’s mission to…Continue reading When Everyone Acts Violence Ends #DVAM
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence awareness Month Our community partner, WEAVE, knows that children raised in homes with domestic violence experience the same trauma as the abused parent, but they may lack the capacity to process the abuse. Without recognition and intervention, children who live with daily exposure to domestic violence will endure lifelong barriers to…Continue reading Domestic Violence Awareness Month