SACSS Honored with GOPIO Community Service Award
On April 27, SACSS was presented with the GOPIO Community Service Award for our work serving the South Asian and other immigrant communities in New York City. We extend our
‘Unlocking the Power of Positive Thinking’: SACSS Women’s Wellness Circle Discusses Prioritizing Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to prioritize your mental well-being. At SACSS’ Women’s Wellness Circle, we believe mental health is as important as physical
SACSS Seniors Visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden Discovering a World of Wonder and Beauty
As they entered the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, our seniors were surrounded by a world of wonder and beauty. Recently, they spent the day wandering through the lush greenery, admiring the
Wednesdays for Women Program Gets Creative making custom colorful soaps!
Participants in our Wednesdays for Women program experimented with different ingredients, scents, and colors to create their custom soaps! Not only did they leave with a unique and lovely scented
SACSS Healthcare Team Empowers Seniors with Valuable Information on Medicare Coverage
Understanding the intricacies of the healthcare system can be overwhelming. Still, it’s reassuring to know that dedicated professionals such as our SACSS Healthcare team members Sushmita Diyali and Maria Ariza
Columbia University Doctor educates SACSS Seniors on Preventing Liver Disease Through Healthy Habits
While he couldn’t be with us in person, we’re fortunate to have Dr. Abhishek Mathur, an esteemed assistant professor of Surgery with the Liver Transplant and Hepatobiliary program at NY-Presbyterian/Columbia
SACSS Celebrates Three Graduating Classes in Workforce Development Initiative
For the first time, SACSS on April 18 celebrated three graduating classes in its workforce development initiative, including a women’s tailoring class and English and computer classes designed to provide
SACSS Shines a Light on Mental Wellness during National Counseling Awareness Month
April is National Counseling Awareness Month, and SACSS is spotlighting the importance of mental health counseling to our seniors. SACSS Director of Family Support Services Mary Archana Fernandez led a
SACSS Seniors Embrace Spring with Colorful Flowerpot Decorating Project
Our seniors ushered in the spring season by painting intricate designs on ceramic flowerpots during an engaging craft project session. Compared to winter’s dull, cold, gray, and white shades, spring
Unleashing Creativity through Jewelry-Making in our Wednesdays for Women Program
In our Wednesdays for Women program, our participants enjoy doing mindful arts and crafts activities that unleash their creativity, such as jewelry-making. While discussing their favorite kinds of jewelry to