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Wednesdays for Women Program Gets Creative making custom colorful soaps!

Wednesdays for Women Program Gets Creative making custom colorful soaps!

News April 30, 2024
Participants in our Wednesdays for Women program experimented with different ingredients, scents, and colors to create their custom soaps! Not only did they leave with a unique and lovely scented
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SACSS Healthcare Team Empowers Seniors with Valuable Information on Medicare Coverage

SACSS Healthcare Team Empowers Seniors with Valuable Information on Medicare Coverage

News April 24, 2024
Understanding the intricacies of the healthcare system can be overwhelming. Still, it’s reassuring to know that dedicated professionals such as our SACSS Healthcare team members Sushmita Diyali and Maria Ariza
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Columbia University Doctor educates SACSS Seniors on Preventing Liver Disease Through Healthy Habits

Columbia University Doctor educates SACSS Seniors on Preventing Liver Disease Through Healthy Habits

News April 24, 2024
While he couldn’t be with us in person, we’re fortunate to have Dr. Abhishek Mathur, an esteemed assistant professor of Surgery with the Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary program at NY-Presbyterian/Columbia
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SACSS Celebrates Three Graduating Classes in Workforce Development Initiative

SACSS Celebrates Three Graduating Classes in Workforce Development Initiative

News April 18, 2024
For the first time, SACSS on April 18 celebrated three graduating classes in its workforce development initiative, including a women’s tailoring class and English and computer classes designed to provide
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SACSS Shines a Light on Mental Wellness during National Counseling Awareness Month

SACSS Shines a Light on Mental Wellness during National Counseling Awareness Month

News April 12, 2024
April is National Counseling Awareness Month, and SACSS is spotlighting the importance of mental health counseling to our seniors. SACSS Director of Family Support Services Mary Archana Fernandez led a
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SACSS Seniors Embrace Spring with Colorful Flowerpot Decorating Project

SACSS Seniors Embrace Spring with Colorful Flowerpot Decorating Project

News April 4, 2024
Our seniors ushered in the spring season by painting intricate designs on ceramic flowerpots during an engaging craft project session. Compared to winter’s dull, cold, gray, and white shades, spring
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Unleashing Creativity through Jewelry-Making in our Wednesdays for Women Program

Unleashing Creativity through Jewelry-Making in our Wednesdays for Women Program

News April 2, 2024
In our Wednesdays for Women program, our participants enjoy doing mindful arts and crafts activities that unleash their creativity, such as jewelry-making.  While discussing their favorite kinds of jewelry to
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Community Options Inc. volunteers lend a helping hand at SACSS Food Pantry

Community Options Inc. volunteers lend a helping hand at SACSS Food Pantry

News April 2, 2024
SACSS is always in need of volunteers to help in our food pantry, which feeds hundreds of community members weekly. On March 27, we welcomed Danielle Jefferson, Nathaniel Nugent, and
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