Impact Snapshot 2025

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Our Impact in 2025

Our Impact in 2025

A snapshot of our work in 2025

In 2025, SACSS outreached more than 350,000 community members through its diverse programs, delivering measurable impact across nutrition, healthcare access, legal outreach, and senior services. The food pantry provided critical nutritional support to 997 new households and served a total of 8,988 families (35,952 individuals), distributing 171,656 pantry bags and 6 million pounds of food. SACSS also assisted 946 households with enrollments in Medicaid, the Essential Plan, and Child Health Plus, generating approximately $9 million in annual savings. Additionally, 271 uninsured clients were connected to NYC Care, resulting in an estimated $2.66 million in cost savings. Post-enrollment assistance helped resolve complex healthcare issues for 1,279 individuals, securing $550,000 in charity care, while legal outreach efforts reached 1,225 individuals. 

Food Pantry:

This year, we distributed 6,000,000lbs of grocery bags and disabled individuals and patients recovering from COVID-19. We served over 8,993  families, which adds up to over 35,972 individuals!

POUNDS OF GROCERY DISTRIBUTED
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FAMILIES SERVED (OR 35,792 INDIVIDUALS!)
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“It’s impossible to find a job when you have arthritis and have to bear the burden of rent, traveling to medical appointments, and eating healthy food…. but SACSS came to me like a lifeboat when I was drowning.”
Mr T , SACSS client.

Healthcare access:

We enrolled 2,390 individuals in health insurance (Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, financial assistance, and charity care) and provided 3,404 individuals with post-enrolment assistance. We cumulatively conducted healthcare outreach for over 182,000 individuals.

INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED WITH HEALTHCARE OUTREACH
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“I was not sure if I qualify for health insurance because of my income. Now I have Medicaid, which takes care of all my healthcare costs. I can, without any stress, take care of my kids, my health, and don't have to worry about huge medical bills. Thank you, SACSS!”
Ms. N , SACSS client.

Senior Services:

We served 28,671 seniors this year through a multitude of programs, including 5,601 wellness calls, 100 senior center days which engaged 35 seniors on an average, workshops, supportive and individual counseling, benefits assistance and 6 senior outdoor trips.

SENIORS SERVED
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SENIORS RECEIVED WELLNESS CALLS
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"At the Senior Center we recently had a recipe demonstration. I tried the recipe at home and it turned out yummy! I look forward to coming to the center and learning new things with everyone."
Mr. GS , SACSS CLIENT.

Civic Engagement:

We provided over 100 individuals with voter registration assistance and additionally engaged 95,000 Individuals in Voter education.

INDIVIDUALS WERE ASSISTED TO REGISTER TO VOTE
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INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED VOTER EDUCATION
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“It was so easy to get everything done at SACSS, they spoke my language and helped me.”
Mr. M , SACSS CLIENT.

Mental Health:

We conducted and curated over 2,400 counseling sessions for 125 individuals, along with 320 counseling sessions for 80 seniors. Cumulatively, we managed to deliver 2,925 counseling sessions to 205 individuals!

COUNSELING SESSIONS CONDUCTED
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“Counseling services are very expensive, which increases your stress and anxiety. I am so glad I was able to find a therapist who speaks Punjabi… My therapist makes me feel safe and has given me the confidence to navigate life’s everyday challenges.”
Mrs. K , SACSS client.

Legal Clinic:

This year, we helped provide legal assistance – from naturalization applications to renewing passports and fee waivers – to 119 individuals through over 750 legal clinic sessions. 

LEGAL COUNSELING SESSIONS CONDUCTED
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“We were having a difficult time with USCIS, but at SACSS' Legal Clinic we were able to find someone that speaks Mandarin and they helped us file for an extension to gather our papers. We are very thankful for the legal clinic for simplifying everything for us.”
Legal Clinic , SACSS CLIENT.

Public Benefits:

We connected over 11,705 unique clients to a variety of public benefits, including SNAP, access-a-ride, SSI, SSDI, Unemployment benefits, cash assistance, free medicaid cell phone, WIC,  financial assistance, and rental assistance programs. Outreach on Benefits 45,000.

UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS CONNECTED TO PUBLIC BENEFITS
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Outreach on Benefits
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“The stress is off my shoulders. This place is like Jannat (heaven). I was worried about losing my benefits, but the SACSS team ensured that I am connected with all of my essential benefits…. I don’t have to worry about food expenses as I have continued access to my SNAP benefits…”
Mr. AB , SACSS client.

Workforce Development:

In 2025, a total of 60 students graduated from our English (ESOL) Basic and Intermediate, Computer, and “Stitch with SACSS” tailoring programs. Over the past several years, 60 women have successfully completed the sewing program, with 38 securing gainful employment. This initiative has played a pivotal role in empowering homebound women by equipping them with practical skills and creating pathways to financial independence.

Graduates
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“Stitching is totally new to me. But after taking the 10-week stitching course, I now have a new skill set. They also gave us a sewing machine, and now I have a home-based business.”
Ms. SA , Stitch with SACSS student.