The Warmth of Heating Stations at SACSS Food Pantry
This winter has been exceptionally harsh on New Yorkers, particularly those in underserved communities who rely on food pantries and other social service organizations for warmth and food. The SACSS
Rotary Club of Hicksville South Donates Blankets to SACSS
This winter has been especially harsh in NYC, increasing concerns about access to basic resources for underserved communities. In response, the Rotary Club of Hicksville South donated 40 blankets to
SACSS Senior Center Hosts Bingo
The SACSS Senior Center began the new year with a bingo activity that brought seniors together for a morning of friendly competition. The SACSS Seniors engaged with one another while
Where Holiday Wishes Come True: SACSS Spreads Joy to Local Children
SACSS joyfully celebrated the holiday season with the children of our community by hosting a festive Holiday Party and toy drive. We distributed toys to over 130 children, spreading smiles
SACSS Awarded $589,061 Grant in State Funding
Alex He, Deputy Secretary to the Speaker for Intergovernmental & External Affairs New York State Assembly, Anjali Maniam, Director of Development at SACSS, Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, Sudha Acharya, Executive Director
From Training to Triumph: SACSS Celebrates Workforce Development Graduates
Assemblywoman Nily Rozic with a graduating student and Rema Venu, Program Manager for Workforce Development Today, SACSS proudly celebrated the graduation of our final cohort of 2025 from our Workforce
SACSS Seniors Strike Fun at Jib Lanes!
SACSS senior center takes a trip to Jib lanes At SACSS, we ensure our programming creates a well-rounded calendar of activities. We balance exciting outdoor trips with engaging indoor programs
SACSS Honored at the All That Glitters Diwali Ball
S. Mitra Kalita, Anjula Acharia, Sudha Acharya, Nitin Mukul and Furhan Ahmad The South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS) was honored to be one of the two nonprofit organizations
Jayne Bentzen, co-founder of Benedict Silverman Foundation, visits SACSS
SACSS recently had the pleasure of welcoming Jayne Bentzen, co-founder of the Benedict Silverman Foundation, along with her granddaughter Lucy Hunter. During their visit, Jayne and Lucy became the very
SACSS on the ground
Outreach at Flushing High School At SACSS, our commitment to helping the underserved also includes meeting people where they are. Whether in neighborhoods, schools, places of worship, or public spaces,