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Our Impact in 2021

Our Impact in 2021

Civic Engagement, COVID-19, Food Security, Healthcare, Senior Services January 25, 2022
There is so much we’ve accomplished together with your support! In 2021 we reached out to our highest number of community members yet: 250,000+!
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SACSS New Legal Clinic!

SACSS New Legal Clinic!

Civic Engagement January 25, 2022
We’re starting the year off with some exciting news: SACSS, in partnership with CUNY’s Citizenship Now program, and Councilmember James Gennaro's office now offers a legal clinic!
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SACSS Contributes to Report

SACSS Contributes to Report

Civic Engagement, News December 16, 2021
In a year when AAPI communities have faced so much violence, SACSS is pleased that our work continues to expand to meet the needs of all community members.
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Our Impact in July and August

Our Impact in July and August

Civic Engagement, COVID-19, Food Security, Healthcare, Senior Services September 1, 2021
Here is a quick snapshot of our impact in July and August. We are grateful to be able to serve our community, with the food pantry, healthcare access, Covid19 related
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Director Rehan Mehmood Speaks on Redistricting

Director Rehan Mehmood Speaks on Redistricting

Civic Engagement, News August 3, 2021
Recently, Rehan Mehmood, our Director of Health Services testified at New York State Independent Redistricting Commission to help ensure that communities living in Flushing are kept together during redistricting process.
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Our Impact in June 2021

Our Impact in June 2021

Civic Engagement, COVID-19, Food Security, Healthcare July 14, 2021
Here is a quick snapshot of our impact in June. We are grateful to be able to serve our community, with the food pantry, healthcare access, Covid19 related safety, and
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Our Impact in May

Our Impact in May

Civic Engagement, COVID-19, Food Security, Healthcare June 29, 2021
A quick snapshot of our impact in May. We are grateful to be able to serve our community through the food pantry, healthcare access, Covid19 related safety, and more.
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Virtual Listening Tour

Virtual Listening Tour

Civic Engagement, Event May 13, 2021
Watch our Executive Director Sudha Acharya and other panelists give their take on what the State Government can do to improve access to adult English language.
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Our Impact in March

Our Impact in March

Civic Engagement, COVID-19, Food Security, Healthcare April 29, 2021
March was a busy month, with record highs of people availing of our curbside food pantry: 16,216 individuals.
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Our Covid-19 Work in March

Our Covid-19 Work in March

Civic Engagement, COVID-19, Healthcare April 26, 2021
A quick overview of a very eventful month for SACSS. We had eleven outreach events that consisted of distributing masks and COVID-19 related flyers, vaccination appointment assistance and more.
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