2025 English Classes are in session!
At SACSS, we are deeply committed to creating opportunities for underserved New Yorkers to build brighter futures. One of the ways we do this is through our free English language
Sudha & Dilip Found a Second Family at SACSS
Sudha Rawal on a Senior Center field trip Sudha Rawal and Dilip Rawal built a fulfilling life in India, but family duty called for them when Dilip’s sister needed them
SACSS Seniors Visit Old Westbury Gardens for a Day of Joy and Reflection
On Thursday, June 26, SACSS Seniors took a special trip to Old Westbury Gardens, a former estate turned treasured Long Island historic site. The meticulously preserved 20th-century mansion and vast
Empowering Futures: SACSS Celebrates Workforce Development Graduates with Community Leaders and Cultural Pride
Stitch with SACSS student Khemwantie Boadnaraine, Sudha Acharya, Senator John Liu, and Liya Thachil. This month, SACSS joyfully celebrated the graduation of students from our Workforce Development programs, including Computer
Community Conversations: “The Cost of Living” Screening and Discussion
As part of our commitment to fostering community-based conversations and advocacy, SACSS joined with CPC (Chinese-American Planning Council) to host two screenings of The Cost of Living, a powerful documentary
SACSS Celebrates 25 Years of Service with a Spectacular Anniversary Gala
This year marked a significant milestone for the South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS) — 25 years of unwavering service, advocacy, and growth within our diverse communities. To commemorate
Congresswoman Grace Meng Visits SACSS’ Food Pantry
Executive Director Sudha Acharya and Congresswoman Grace Meng at the food pantry. As part of our ongoing commitment to food justice, SACSS was honored to welcome Congresswoman Grace Meng to
Empowering Communities Through Collaboration
United Way of New York team at SACSS As part of the Connect2Care Program in partnership with United Way of New York City (UWNYC), SACSS hosted a Lunch & Learn
Trapped in a Cycle of Abuse: Safeguarding Older Women’s Rights and Ensuring their Wellbeing
(From left to right) Dr. Theresa Susan, Dr. Upasana Singh, Dr. Manju Kak, Kalyani Raj, Sudha Acharya, Arjanita Elezaj, Dr. Roberta Nassar, Beth Finkel, Navina Sitaram, Mary Archana Fernandez, Dr. Gibi Varghese.
SACSS Executive Director Sudha Acharya Honored for Community Impact During Women’s History Month
Sudha Acharya, executive director of SACSS, giving her remarks at the Women’s Impact brunch. Sudha Acharya and other women receiving proclamations from the Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. On