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SUMMARY:Senior Center's Mindfulness Meditation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:SACSS hosted a wonderful Mindfulness Meditation workshop at our Senior Center on 7/27\, organized with ordained Buddhist teacher and mindfulness meditation expert\, Lama Aria Drolma. This event was part of our National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month celebrations. \nThe workshop aimed to promote mental well-being and self-awareness within our SACSS’s seniors community and thank all those who attended!  \nLama Aria Drolma leads corporate meditation retreats\, workshops\, and programs all over the world. She is a graduate of the traditional three years\, three months Tibetan Buddhist retreat\, which is an advanced meditation training program. She also studied and trained extensively in the Dharma Path Program of mindfulness and contemplation. \nWe extend our heartiest gratitude to Lama Aria Drolma for the workshop and all the insights she shared with us!
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/senior-centers-mindfulness-meditation-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare
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SUMMARY:SACSS Summer Youth Leadership Program July-September 2023
DESCRIPTION:SACSS’ Summer Youth Leadership Program starts again this July 10 and will continue until September 30. \nThis program works to empower and help youth aged 13 to 17 develop their leadership and communications skills\, unleash their creative writing abilities\, engage with their community\, and prepare for college. \nParticipants meet twice a week in the afternoons at our community center in Queens and receive a certificate of completion when the program concludes in September. . \nIf you know of any youth who can benefit from this program\, please ask them to contact SACSS so they can unleash their potential and become the leaders they aspire to be! \nThe Youth Leadership Program meets every Monday and Wednesday\, from 3:00-4:30 pm at SACSS’ community center located at 143-06\, 45th Avenue\, Queens\, New York\, 11355. \nTo register for the program\, email divyak@sacssny.org or call (718) 321-7929. \nFor more information on SACSS Youth Leadership Program\, visit: https://www.sacssny.org/youth-leadership/
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-summer-youth-leadership-program-july-september-2023/
LOCATION:143-02 45th Ave\, Queens\, NY 11355\, 143-02 45th Ave\, Queens\, NY 11355\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healthcare
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SUMMARY:SACSS hosts Panel on Post Pandemic Realities: The Expanding Role of Community Based Organizations
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday June 15\, SACSS Executive Director Sudha Acharya was joined by Cure CEO Seema Kumar in a panel discussion titled “Post Pandemic Realities: The Expanding Role of Community Based Organizations (CBOs).” \nThroughout the pandemic and its aftermath\, vulnerable community members have had to rely heavily on CBOs such as SACSS for services and relief including to address loss of livelihoods\, food insecurity\,  critical health information\, and vaccination. The panel discussed the lasting impact of this shift and explored what the increased reliance on CBOs means for organizations like SACSS. \nThe panel was moderated by Impact Entrepreneur Kunal Sood who provided valuable insights into local responses to global challenges and how these impact vulnerable populations. Daniel Rosentien\, Senior Wealth Advisor of UBS hosted the Panel and held at UBS headquarters on 6th Ave in NYC.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-hosts-panel-on-post-pandemic-realities-the-expanding-role-of-community-based-organizations/
LOCATION:UBS 1285 6th Ave New York
CATEGORIES:Daily Event
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SUMMARY:SACSS Launches New Community Safety Training Program
DESCRIPTION:The South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS) recently hosted a new Community Safety Training Program in partnership with the Asian American Foundation’s Hope Against Hate campaign\, which aims to combat hate crimes and discrimination in our communities. \nOur first session took place on April 26th with Master William Kwok from the Martial Arts Education Society\, and was a great success! The training was attended by 36 community members who learned de-escalation skills\, self-defense and safety techniques in both Mandarin and English. \nOur next Community Safety Training Program will be held in both Hindi and English and will take place just around the corner on May 12th. \nThe Community Safety Training program is designed to meet people where they are and help them develop the skills they need to feel confident and secure. Post training\, participants can register to volunteer as community safety companions and contribute to keeping their communities safe. Register for the SACSS community safety program to take the first step towards empowering yourself and protecting your community. We look forward to seeing you soon! \nTo register for the upcoming training session\, please contact Nushmia at (718) 321-7929.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-launches-new-community-safety-training-program/
LOCATION:143-02 45th Ave\, Queens\, NY 11355\, 143-02 45th Ave\, Queens\, NY 11355\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healthcare
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SUMMARY:SACSS Hosts Community Safety Workshops
DESCRIPTION:SACSS is holding an in-person workshop on community safety designed to equip participants with personal safety strategies and techniques to keep their communities safe. We want to thank the Asian American Federation (AAF) for their support in this initiative\, which aims to provide a community-based solution to help keep Asian New Yorkers safe. \nThe workshop will be held on April 26th in Mandarin and English and on May 12th in Hindi and English. The event will feature practical martial arts techniques that can be used in real-life situations. Participants will also learn how to increase their self-awareness by enhancing their sensory systems and how to use body language as a self-defense tool. \nRefreshments will be served during breaks where our participants can connect with one another and build the kind of relationships that are key to promoting and fostering community and safety in community. \nFinally we want to also extend our appreciation to the NYC Office for Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC) for their ongoing efforts to combat hate crimes and promote safety for all communities. \nTo register for the workshop\, please contact Nushmia at (718) 321-7929. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-hosts-community-safety-workshops/
LOCATION:143-02 45th Ave\, Queens\, NY 11355\, 143-02 45th Ave\, Queens\, NY 11355\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healthcare
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230313T110000
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SUMMARY:Empowering Girls through Digital Education: Reaching All those Left Behind
DESCRIPTION:In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month\, SACSS is co-sponsoring a CSW 2023 Parallel Event on Empowering Girls through Digital Education titled “Reaching All Those Left Behind!” \nSACSS Executive Director and AIWC Principal Representative to the UN\, Sudha Acharya\, will be participating in this important event\, which will examine the troubling impact of the digital literacy gap on the empowerment and future prospects of girls. Panelists will also explore solutions for reaching the most vulnerable girls currently left behind by the Digital Divide. According to the UNGEI “A generation of girls risks being left outside the labor force or trapped in vulnerable or low-quality employment\, due to a lack of skills\, absence of quality jobs\, and gendered expectations of their roles as caregivers.” With digital education being a prerequisite for success in the workplace\, it will be critical to bridge the digital gender gap and ensure that all girls receive the training and skills they need to succeed. This webinar\, 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) will examine the troubling impact of the digital literacy gap on the empowerment and future prospects of girls and explore solutions for reaching the most vulnerable girls who are currently being left behind. This is a virtual event open to anyone\, anywhere in the world. \nMonday\, March 13th \n9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Eastern  Daylight Time (New York) \nClick here to register\nRegistration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k6lWrOxtRIWUPdgmu5dsJg \nTo Know more click here \n 
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/empowering-girls-through-digital-education-reaching-all-those-left-behind/
CATEGORIES:Daily Event
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SUMMARY:SACSS advocates with partners for healthcare access in the #Coverage4All campaign launch in NY
DESCRIPTION:On February 14\, SACSS\, Make the Road New York\, Health Care For All New York (HCFANY)\, and many other partners and community members joined together to advocate for the important #Coverage4ALL Campaign launch\, which took place in front of NYS Governor Kathy Hochul’s office in Manhattan. \nSACSS Health Services Program Manager\, Maria Ariza made a powerful call to NYS representatives to work harder to ensure that Coverage4All becomes a reality for all New Yorkers\, including so many members of the immigrant populations\, seniors\, and others that currently face great challenges accessing comprehensive healthcare. \nFor more\, please watch the video documenting the event with the poignant points Maria makes at the rally [see minute 56 of this video documenting the event\, taken and posted by Make the Road NY). \nIn a follow up to this campaign launch\, the #Coverage4All and Health Care for All NY campaigns and Medicaid Matters are holding a webinar on February 17th from 1-2pm to inform partners and community members about how a revised Section 1332 Waiver could help New York provide health coverage to income-eligible New Yorkers\, regardless of immigration status or age. The event organizers will also present action steps that advocates can take to encourage NYS representatives and NYS Governor Hochul to update the waiver request. \nYou can still join and register for this free webinar here!
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-advocates-with-partners-for-healthcare-access-in-the-coverage4all-campaign-launch-in-ny/
LOCATION:633 3rd Ave New York\, NY 10017\, USA\, 633 3rd Ave New York\, NY 10017\, USA\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healthcare
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SUMMARY:SACSS Participates In Virtual Discussion On Open Enrollment
DESCRIPTION:SACSS’ Program Manager\, Maria Ariza\, will be joining a distinguished panel of speakers in a virtual discussion on open enrollment on Thursday\, Dec 15th\, from 11am-12pm. The panel will be hosted by the Access Health NYC initiative and the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF)\, and will focus on ways to reach community members for open enrollment and how to overcome barriers to open enrollment. \nMaria will be joining representatives from the Arab-American Family Support Center and Make the Road New York to share their experience and best practices about open enrollment\, and facilitate a post-discussion group share session. \nEvent registration:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvduyupjIiHNY93hNFzaLgCBtTFWB3hj0g
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-program-manager-participates-in-virtual-panel-discussion-on-open-enrollment-hosted-by-the-access-health-nyc-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220924T170000
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SUMMARY:SACSS participates in Queens community health and other events with Council Members and Queens Borough President
DESCRIPTION:On September 24\, SACSS participated in several Queens community events including a resource fair from 12-5pm\, organized by the office of Council Member Shekar Krishnan. We then joined the Council Member and other members of the community in a lovely street renaming ceremony for “Little Thailand Way”’ in the Elmhurst neighborhood in Queens! \nOn the same day\, other members of SACSS joined Council Member Linda Lee for a Fall Health Fair at Alley Pond Park\, near APEC\, from 12-3pm.  \nFinally\, and last but not least\, SACSS joined and participated in an all-day Queens Wellness Day hosted by none other than our Queens Borough President Donovan Richard Jr.  \nYes\, SACSS participated in all these in ONE day because we want to be everywhere we can be\, to best serve our community!
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-participates-in-queens-community-health-and-other-events-with-council-members-and-queens-borough-president/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare
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SUMMARY:SACSS partners with Korean-American CBOs to provide Covid 19 awareness and testing\, healthcare access assistance\, and free Hep B screening events for Korean-speaking community members
DESCRIPTION:On September 21st\, SACSS hosted a Korean language COVID 19 awareness and testing kit distribution event with the MinKwon Center. On the same day and also for our Korean-speaking community members\, SACCS held a healthcare access assistance session with NY Cares and other health insurance options providers from 9:30am-12pm. \nThe next day\, September 22\, SACSS partnered with Korean Community Services NY to offer free screening for Hepatitis B in addition to a NY Cares enrollment event. \nSACCS was so pleased to partner with these wonderful Korean American community-based organizations in order to provide these Korean-language health access and support services\, as we all know how important it is to have information available for community members in their mother tongue\, especially the elderly and newly-arrived immigrants.  \nThese were free\, walk-in events and open to the public.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-partners-with-korean-american-cbos-to-provide-covid-19-awareness-and-testing-healthcare-access-assistance-and-free-hep-b-screening-events-for-korean-speaking-community-members/
CATEGORIES:Covid-19
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SUMMARY:Seniors learn the craft of soap making at SACSS Senior Center
DESCRIPTION:This September\, one of the activities our seniors enjoyed at the SACSS Seniors Center was soapmaking! On September 1st\, SACSS invited a local volunteer craftsperson to teach our seniors the art of soapmaking. Soap making is a fun craft that’s easy to master\, and like any other craft\, it is not just good mental and physical exercise\, it is therapeutic in that it helps people practice attention to detail and unleash creative skills!  \nThe creative session was so much fun and our seniors were pretty excited to create something that they could actually take home and use!  \n 
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/seniors-learn-the-craft-of-soap-making-at-sacss-senior-center/
CATEGORIES:Senior Services
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220824T180000
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion on South Asian American Community Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Registration link: https://bit.ly/SACOVIDTalk \n\nWebinar livestream link on APIAHF’s Facebook page: https://facebook.com/apiahf\n\nOn Wednesday\, August 24th\, 2022 (5pm-6pm ET)\, Sushmita Diyali\, Senior Manager of Health Services\, SACSS\, will be contributing to the panel discussion and conversation on South Asian American community experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic\, hosted by the NYU Center for the Study of Asian American Health (CSAAH). In this one hour discussion\, SACSS and sister organizations: the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF)\, the Coalition for Asian American Children + Families (CACF)\, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) will not only converse about South Asian American community experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic but also conduct a deeper conversation about health care access.\nThe panel will be moderated by Medha Ghosh\, Health Policy Coordinator\, CACF  and will include panelists: \n\n\nSushmita Diyali\, Senior Manager of Health Services\, SACSS\n\n\nLan Doan\, Assistant Professor\, NYU CSAAH\n\n\nRhea Singh\, Healthcare Program Manager\, SALDEF\n\n\nLive interpretation will be available in Bangla\, Hindi\, Nepali\, Punjabi\, and Urdu. \n\nAudience Q&A will take place after panelists’ presentations. \n\nTo register for this virtual event\, please click here: https://bit.ly/SACOVIDTalk \n\nThe one-hour discussion will be livestreamed on APIAHF’s Facebook page: https://facebook.com/apiahf \n\nContact sacss@sacssny.org or covid@apiahf.org if you need more information or have questions or concerns regarding the event.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/panel-discussion-on-south-asian-american-community-experiences-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Covid-19,Daily Event
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SUMMARY:SACSS Community Center: Free Hepatitis B Testing Event
DESCRIPTION:SACSS is pleased to announce a FREE Testing Event for Hepatitis B (Hep B) at our #Flushing Community Center on Wednesday\, August 24th\, 2022. This Free HepB Testing Event is being conducted in partnership with The Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York and the CheckHep B Patient Navigation Program in NYC.\n\n \nThe goal of this Hep B Testing Event is to link people who test positive for Hep B to Patient Navigators at CheckHepB so that they can get access to the following services at no cost:\n \n\n\nHep B health promotion\,\nReferrals to supportive services\,\nLinkages to Hep B medical care\,\nAccompaniment to or reminders for medical appointments\,\nAlcohol and drug counseling\,\nCase conferencing\,\nTreatment readiness and adherence support\, and\nMedication access support.\n\n\n\nWhy get tested?\nGetting tested can lead to early treatment that may help prevent a longer-term infection. It can also help determine if you are a carrier\, or detect a resolved infection\, and/or determine if immunity has developed due to vaccination!\n\nWho should test?\nThe CDC recommends that everyone who was born in countries with prevalence of HBV infection\, or who were born in the US but were not vaccinated as infants (and whose parents were born in regions with high rates of HBV infection)\, should get tested\, among others. See here for more about Who Should Get Tested: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/hbvfaq.htm#:~:text=CDC%20recommends%20that%20the%20following\,prevalence%20of%20%E2%89%A58%25)\n\n \nFor more about this Free Testing Event\, email SACSS at: sacss@sacssny.org or call us: 718-791-2197\n\n \nFor more information about Check Hep B\, email: hep@health.nyc.gov or check this website: https://hepfree.nyc/check-hep-b-patient-navigation-program/\n\n \nTo find more about Hep B-related services in NYC\, visit: https://hepfree.nyc/site-locator/
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-community-center-free-hepatitis-b-testing-event/
LOCATION:SACSS Community Center\, 143-06 45th Ave\, Queens\, NY 11355
CATEGORIES:Daily Event
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SUMMARY:SACSS at Queensborough President's Immigrant Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:SACSS is excited to join Queensborough President Donovan Richards Jr.’s Immigrant Resource Fair to help connect Queens residents to services you need – from information on free or low-cost healthcare\, legal consultations\, financial assistance\, job placement\, and more. The fair includes city agencies and local community organizations\, including SACSS. Come and check out the “Borough Hall on the Block” in action. \nPlease RSVP at https://bit.ly/3QK2W23.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-at-queensborough-presidents-immigrant-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Jamaica Performing Arts Center\, 153-10 Jamaica Avenue\, Jamaica\, NY
CATEGORIES:Daily Event
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SUMMARY:New York Presbyterian Hospital Physiotherapist
DESCRIPTION:On August 23\, SACSS held a presentation for our senior community members at our Senior Center for managing neck and back pain. The presentation was made by a physiotherapist from New York Presbyterian Hospital in English\, accompanied with live Hindi interpretation.  \nPhysiotherapists can have an important role in senior communities and their health — they can help seniors catch problems that might not seem like a big deal\, but could lead to bigger issues down the line. This very informative presentation was then followed by a Yoga class that focused on the issues discussed with the NYP physiotherapist. \n 
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/new-york-presbyterian-hospital-physiotherapist/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare
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SUMMARY:SACSS Senior Center: How to Manage Neck and Back Pain Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Is back or neck pain part of your daily life? If you’d like to learn about strategies to relieve and prevent back and neck pain\, join us at our Senior Center on Tuesday\, August 23rd at 11 AM. SACSS is partnering with experienced physical therapists at New York-Presbyterian Queens to bring our community valuable and reliable health information with a lecture on Managing Neck and Back Pain.\nThis lecture is part of our collaboration with the Community Health Initiatives team at New York- Presbyterian Queens. This session will be in English with simultaneous Hindi translation. All community members are welcome to this event\, and we invite you to spread the word to anyone who could benefit!
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-senior-center-how-to-manage-neck-and-back-pain-lecture/
LOCATION:SACSS Senior Center\, 143-06 45th Ave\, Queens\, NY 11355
CATEGORIES:Daily Event
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SUMMARY:SACSS At Council Member Lee’s Community HealthFair
DESCRIPTION:Do you need your blood pressure or blood sugar checked? Want to find out about free mental health resources? Or\, simply need a PCR/Rapid Covid test? All of this – and more! – will be on hand at Council Member Linda Lee’s Community HealthFair on Saturday\, July 30\, at Cunningham Park. \nSACSS will be there sharing our resources\, and speaking your language! Join us – get a health screening\, and enjoy the beautiful park\, all free\, all at once.  \nCunningham Park is a 358-acre park! So make sure to enter the park via the Union Turnpike and 196th Place parking lot entrance. Once in the parking lot\, the fair will be on the lawn to the left of the lot (when facing away from Union).
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-at-council-member-lees-community-healthfair/
LOCATION:Cunningham Park\, 196-10 Union Turnpike\, Queens\, NY\, Cunningham Park\, 196-10 Union Turnpike\, Queens\, NY\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Covid-19,Daily Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221005
DTSTAMP:20260416T055259
CREATED:20220708T171157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T171157Z
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SUMMARY:SACSS’ Computer Classes Begin July 19th!
DESCRIPTION:They’re back! SACSS Computer Classes begin on July 19! They will take place every Tuesday from 11am-1pm for 12 weeks. All are welcome to join us at SACSS community center in Flushing for these in-person classes. \nClass participants will learn practical computer skills like how to use e-mail\, browsing the internet\, typing\, basic Microsoft Office skills\, and more! These skills will help participants prepare for the job market\, connect with family and friends\, and become more comfortable with technology. If you are interested in joining our Computer Classes\, please email us sacss@sacssny.org or call us at 718-321-7929 to sign up or ask any questions.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-computer-classes-begin-july-19th/
CATEGORIES:Daily Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220901
DTSTAMP:20260416T055259
CREATED:20220701T144458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T144458Z
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SUMMARY:SACSS Summer Youth Leadership Program
DESCRIPTION:SACSS Summer Youth Leadership Program – In Person This Year! \nJuly 11th – August 31st 2022  \nMondays and Wednesdays\, 3:00 – 4:30pm \n143-06 45th Avenue\, Flushing\, NY 11355  \nRSVP at Divyak@sacssny.org \nRegistration is now open for SACSS’ Summer Youth Leadership Program! This annual program\, which runs from July 11-August 31\, is now back IN PERSON for 2022\, at our community center in Flushing\, Queens. Youth\, ages 13-17\, are welcome to join us for a fun\, skill-building summer to improve communication\, creative writing\, community engagement\, and college readiness – among other topics.  \nAll participants receive certificates upon completion. Call SACSS at 718-321-7929\, or email Divyak@sacssny.org\, to register for this program\, or with any questions. Register before July 11th to secure your spot! Proof of vaccination is required for all participants.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-summer-youth-leadership-program/
CATEGORIES:Daily Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055259
CREATED:20220620T083521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T162454Z
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SUMMARY:SACSS in-person foodie event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first in-person #Foodie #Chat event with none other than the amazing Barkha Cardoz (@bcardoz) and @chefchintan in conversation about #FoodYouWant.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/dag-event/
CATEGORIES:Daily Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220519T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055259
CREATED:20220621T043906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T043906Z
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SUMMARY:Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. is hosting an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Celebration. SACSS will be there\, and we hope you can join us! RSVP to the AAPI Heritage Celebration here. \nWe’ll come together to celebrate AAPI individuals and organizations making an impact in Queens\, and enjoy performances that highlight the diversity of AAPI communities. SACSS looks forward to celebrating the contributions and achievements of AAPI communities in Queens this May\, AAPI Heritage Month\, and always.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/asian-american-pacific-islander-aapi-heritage-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Daily Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220413T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220413T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055259
CREATED:20220621T044340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T044340Z
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SUMMARY:Minority Health Month
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 13\, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET for the first of a two-part series on the Study of Racial Disparities from the New York State Department of Health\, Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities Prevention (OMH-HDP) in celebration of #MinorityHealth Month. \nWe are so pleased that Rehan Mehmood\, our Director of Health Services\, will be presenting on the panel\, sharing SACSS’s research of the impact of the pandemic not only on community members’ health but the additional discrimination and violence they experience based on their race and ethnicity. \nThis research was supported by the Study of Racial Disparities (SORD) which funded four AAPI serving agencies – SACSS\, Arab-American Family Support Center\, Korean Community Services and Chinese-American Planning Council – that provide health and wellness programs to their communities. Community leaders from each of the organizations will share their experiences\, findings\, lessons learned\, and recommendations based on their study. \nTo register for this event\, please send your name and affiliation to OMHHDP@health.ny.gov.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/minority-health-month/
CATEGORIES:Daily Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220405T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055259
CREATED:20220621T044209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T044209Z
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SUMMARY:SACSS awareness for National Public Health Week
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights to raise awareness about public health in our community.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-awareness-for-national-public-health-week/
CATEGORIES:Daily Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220322T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220322T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055259
CREATED:20220225T212557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220617T165845Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Panel on Immigration
DESCRIPTION:Do you\, or someone you know\, have legal questions around immigration? Would you like to better understand our changing immigration laws? SACSS can help. We are partnering with CUNY Citizenship Now! for a legal panel to discuss the particular legal needs of immigrant New Yorkers. \nJoin us online on March 22\, 2022\, 3:30 PM ET. The panel will be in English\, with Hindi and Bengali translation available for audience questions. A Zoom Registration is required. Please sign up now and share the invite with anyone who might be interested in joining us. All are welcome! Special thanks to NYC Council Member James Gennaro (District 24) for sponsoring this panel.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/7999/
CATEGORIES:Legal Support
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220321T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220321T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055259
CREATED:20220621T043717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T043717Z
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SUMMARY:Working Women Under Covid-19 Panel
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 66th NGO Commission on the Status of Women NGO CSW Forum 66\, SACSS is co-hosting a webinar titled Working Women under COVID 19: Unprecedented Challenges and Career Setbacks\, in partnership with the All India Women’s Conference and NGO Committee on Human Rights.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/working-women-under-covid-19-panel/
CATEGORIES:Daily Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220302T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220302T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055259
CREATED:20220221T194150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T202140Z
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SUMMARY:Covid-19 Community Survey Report
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) surveyed Asian Americans in New York City to understand their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. SACSS Director of Family Support Services\, Mary Archana Fernandez\, LMSW\, is speaking on a panel with CACF on Wednesday\, March 2nd at 10 AM\, when the results will be discussed. Click here to register for the panel.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/asian-american-covid-19-surver-briefing/
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Covid-19
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220302T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055259
CREATED:20220202T170626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T211018Z
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SUMMARY:Our Weekly Culturally Palatable Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:SACSS’ South Asian food pantry addresses food shortage and hunger in the community. We provide South Asian food items such as staples\, pulses\, and spices to those in need. Each clients can choose between two pre-made grocery bags with culturally appropriate foods.  Confidentiality is maintained during client registration and throughout the process. The office has easy access for seniors and clients with limited mobility. Other agencies are welcome to refer their clients to this program. Our goal is to reach the many individuals and families in the community who hold diverse religious beliefs\, speak different languages\, and need a variety of South Asian food\, thus ensure food security.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/food-pantry/
LOCATION:SACSS\, 143-06 45th Ave\, Flushing\, NY\, 11561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Daily Event,Food Pantry
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220126T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055259
CREATED:20220117T210929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T213907Z
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SUMMARY:SACSS Tenant Rights Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about your housing rights? Do you want to learn more about ERAP benefits now that the portal has reopened? SACSS is collaborating with CORE – Communities Resist to answer all this and more housing related questions. Join us this Wednesday – 1/26 at 3.00 Pm virtually to learn more. Here is the zoom information\, for technical assistance please call SACSS at 718-321-7929.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-tenant-rights-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211228T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211229T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055259
CREATED:20211227T210344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T212058Z
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SUMMARY:SACSS Vaccine Mobile Unit
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 29\, and Thursday\, December 30\, a SACSS mobile vaccine unit will be available at our office\, offering Pfizer and J&J (1st\, 2nd\, and booster) shots for anyone\, age 12+\, in need. Please contact us at 718-321-7929 for more.
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/sacss-vaccine-mobile-unit/
CATEGORIES:Covid-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211216T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055259
CREATED:20211209T165236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T220710Z
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SUMMARY:Instagram Live “Foodie Chat!"
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for the holidays\, on December 16th at 6PM ET\, SACSS is delighted to host our first Instagram Live “Foodie Chat!” with acclaimed food writer Priya Krishna (https://www.priyakrishna.me/)\, and restaurant industry veteran\, Barkha Cardoz (https://www.floydcardoz.com/barkha-cardoz). This live IG chat will feature the two culinary experts sharing their thoughts on food justice\, nutrition\, and the significance of our culturally appropriate food pantry. As a treat for our SACSS community\, Priya and Barkha will share some personal holiday food ideas using our grocery bag ingredients. You won’t want to miss this special Instagram Live chat!\n\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/sacssny/
URL:https://www.sacssny.org/event/instagram-live-foodie-chat-with-priya-krishna-and-barkha-cardoz/
CATEGORIES:Food Pantry
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