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Learning about maternal health at SACSS

Learning about maternal health at SACSS

News, Stories April 3, 2026
Senior Manager Maria Ariza and Program Manager Manisha Adhikari led a Connect2Care session on the importance of maternal health. Ahead of the event, they personally reached out to women with
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SACSS New Jersey Outreach

SACSS New Jersey Outreach

News, Stories April 1, 2026
On March 28, the South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS), in collaboration with Parikh Worldwide Media, hosted a day-long outreach event in Edison, New Jersey, marking its official New
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Panel Discussion on Combating the Global Backlash Against Women

Panel Discussion on Combating the Global Backlash Against Women

News, Stories March 20, 2026
This Women’s History Month, the All India Women’s Conference (AIWC), the NGO Committee on Human Rights and SACSS came together to host a panel discussion on “Combating the Global Backlash
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SACSS Joins RISE Network Partners to Advocate for Immigrant Communities

SACSS Joins RISE Network Partners to Advocate for Immigrant Communities

News, Stories March 13, 2026
Ramin Seddiq, COPO, Mary Archana Fernandez, SACSS, Stephanie Kuang, Home Crest,Wai Yin Wong KCSNY, Nat Moghe, AAF and Maryam Shuaib AAANY. Mary Archana Fernandez, Director of Family Support Services at
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Promoting Health and Well-being Across Our Community

Promoting Health and Well-being Across Our Community

News, Stories March 2, 2026
Manisha Adhikari at the Wednesdays for Women Program Since the beginning of the year, SACSS has engaged community members through multilingual presentations. These sessions help clients better understand both their
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The Warmth of Heating Stations at SACSS Food Pantry

The Warmth of Heating Stations at SACSS Food Pantry

News, Stories February 6, 2026
This winter has been exceptionally harsh on New Yorkers, particularly those in underserved communities who rely on food pantries and other social service organizations for warmth and food. The SACSS
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    Kalpana and Anita Bhatia Awarded the SACSS Philanthropy Award



    Dr. Roberta Nassar Awarded the SACSS Championing Mental Health Award



    Council Member and Previous SACSS Client, Sonia Gawas honored at SACSS 25th Anniversary Gala



    Board President, Devi Ramchandran at SACSS 25th Anniversary Gala



    SACSS 25th Anniversary Gala Full Video



    Executive Director, Sudha Acharya at SACSS 25th Anniversary Gala


    Kunal Lamba Emcees SACSS Fashion Show and Performs


    Kunal Lamba Performs 8 Decades of Bollywood Music at SACSS 25th Anniversary Gala



    Fireside Chat: Prabal Gurung and Anjula Acharia Discuss Empowerment and Prabal's New Book


    Padma Lakshmi is Awarded the SACSS Voices of Heritage Award


    Kalpana and Anita Bhatia Awarded the SACSS Philanthropy Award


    Chandrika Tandon is Awarded the SACSS Music for Healing Award


    Aasif Mandvi Awarding Madhur Jaffrey With SACSS Lifetime Achievement Award & Receiving A Surprise


    Aasif Mandvi Awarding Madhur Jaffrey With SACSS Lifetime Achievement Award & Receiving A Surprise


    Keynote Speaker, Moumita Rahman and Her Journey as an Immigrant


    South Asian Council for Social Services 25th Anniversary Gala Video


    Video chronicling 25 years of SACSS’s impact



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