
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

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. Visits SACSS to Champion Community Support
SACSS Executive Director, Sudha Acharya with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. and Community Board 7 representatives Twice a year, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. embarks on Borough Hall

Our in-house Power Woman of Queens, Mary Archana Fernandez
SACSS is known for empowering diverse communities in Queens, and its strength comes from dedicated team members like our Director of Family Support Services, Mary Archana Fernandez. With a decade