SACSS on the ground
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, we work to ensure that every community member has access to the information, resources, and services they need to thrive.
This past month was especially active, with our team engaging with hundreds of community members across Queens. The response was incredible, with many new connections made, families supported, and lives positively impacted.
Our team hosted a special program on suicide prevention at the Islamic Circle of North America, sparking important conversations about mental health and awareness. We joined APA VOICE at the YWCA for National Voter Registration Day 2025, encouraging residents to register and make their voices heard. At Cunningham Park, during a health fair hosted by Council Member Linda Lee, our staff built partnerships with other local organizations and nonprofits that will help strengthen resources for clients across the borough.
As the academic year began, SACSS staff also connected with parents and students at Flushing High School. Many families expressed gratitude for the support we provide and shared an eagerness to volunteer with us to help uplift the Queens and New York community. Another first for SACSS was our visit to the Sikh Temple in Richmond Hill, where Program Manager for Family Support Services, Ramandeep Kaur, met with families who voiced concerns about losing benefits. With Ramandeep’s guidance, many were able to know more about SACSS services, such as senior support and food pantry and left feeling reassured that their needs would be addressed. The enthusiasm was so strong that the community requested more frequent outreach visits from our team.
Our outreach is more than information sharing—it changes lives. At a recent event at the YMCA, Project Manager Bhovim Madaan spoke with community members in Punjabi and Hindi to explain SACSS’s services. One woman, though educated and tech-savvy, had been unable to navigate the Medicaid application system. Without insurance, she was struggling to care for her husband, who was living with paralysis, and the stress was overwhelming. With SACSS’s help, she and her husband were finally able to secure Medicaid coverage and access critical medical care without paying out-of-pocket.