Latest Past Events

Bolstering the Front Line: Grass Roots Organizations’ role in Women’s Economic Empowerment

.tribe-events-single-event-title { display: none; } Panel discussion presented by All India Women’s Conference (AIWC), the NGO Committee on Human Rights, NY, the International Federation of Settlements and Neighborhood Centers (IFS) and South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS). Women worldwide are the poorest of the poor. They are less likely to participate in the paid […]

NY-Presbyterian Queens Hospital leads presentation on cardiovascular health and stroke to SACSS seniors

February is Heart Health Month, and at SACSS, we had Dr. Simradeep Shina from NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital speak on this critical topic about cardiovascular health and stroke to our attentive seniors. Dr. Shina’s presentation on cardiovascular health and stroke, provided educational information on how to prevent and control high blood pressure, such as limiting salt […]

SACSS celebrates graduates in women’s tailoring program

South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS) celebrated the second graduating class of Stitch with SACSS on Wednesday, Jan. 10. State Assembly Member Nily Rozic attended the ceremony to present certificates to nine women in recognition of their achievement for completing the four-day, 10-week tailoring program that teaches South Asian immigrant women the skill of sewing while gaining financial […]