How We Started
In May 2000 several organizations discussed the needs of the fast growing immigrant community; South Asian Council for Social Services was formed to respond to these needs.
SACSS is a not-for-profit organization that provides services to underserved South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities in New York City. We are building a comprehensive support system for sustainable economic and social development, providing capacity building programs, strengthening families and their awareness of the healthcare and education systems, and advocating for a stronger and self-reliant community.
Since our inception, we have
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Provided case management and counseling support for families of direct victims of the 9/11 tragedy
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Completed a comprehensive needs assessment survey of the community and released Unlocking the Golden door: A Report on the needs of South Asian New Yorkers
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Assisted the NYC Commission on Human Rights in collecting surveys on racial bias and discrimination
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Organized and co-sponsored several legal clinics for South Asians requiring special registration
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Held focus groups for Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities and their service providers in Flushing
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Received the Union Square Award
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Continued to provide ESOL classes, parenting workshops, job training and preparedness, and computer training courses
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