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 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 8/8/22
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
F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 8/1/22
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 8/1/22
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
F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week 07/11/22
We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Enjoy this weeks newsletter. “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” #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…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week 07/11/22
#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
F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week 06/13/22
We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! Enjoy this weeks newsletter. A formal Mis-Education can earn you a Living / A Self Education can Make you a Fortune. #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…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week 06/13/22
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
Student-Only Mental Health and Wellness Listening Session
Dear Sacramento County Students, Your voice is needed! You are invited to participate in a youth-only listening session to help with a new plan for student mental health and wellness in the county. For those who participate, a raffle will be held to randomly distribute one $50 gift card and two $25 gift cards. This…Continue reading Student-Only Mental Health and Wellness Listening Session
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