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SACSS offers a FREE, 12-week ESOL course for English language beginners every Wednesday from 10:00am to 11:30am. SACSS’ ESOL classes help new immigrants or non-English speaking community members learn and practice basic English language skills, including beginners’ conversational, reading, and writing skills. Students who successfully finish this course will be able to hold a basic conversation and will have enough language skills to be able to move on to SACSS’ Intermediate ESOL classes. Registration is rolling. To register for SACSS’ Beginners ESOL Class:
  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929
SACSS offers a FREE, 12-week Intermediate ESOL class every Wednesday from 12 NOON – 1:30PM. In these classes, students will learn and practice more advanced conversational, reading and writing skills, so that they can better navigate the world in which they live. Students must pass a basic/beginners’ English language test in order to attend this class, or must take SACSS’ Beginners ESOL class, first. To register for SACSS’ Intermediate ESOL Class:
  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929
SACSS offers support services to help community members in NYC with:
  • Healthcare services access
  • Public benefits access
  • Seniors support
  • Culturally-palatable food security
  • Civic engagement
  • Job preparedness
  • Youth leadership
  • Issues requiring legal assistance
  • Issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic
For more information
  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929
On the first Monday of every month, new families and individuals not previously registered with the SACSS Food Pantry will be able to sign up for curbside pick up or grocery deliveries. For more information
  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929
The Stitch with SACSS program aims to empower immigrant women, including those from South Asian and AAPI communities, by teaching them the skill of sewing and offering work-from-home opportunities. Teacher Manjulaben Darji, in this 10 weeks training covers sewing, pattern making, fabric cutting, garment construction (from start to finish), and alterations – all the necessary skills to launch a home-based sewing business. Classes are Monday through Thursday 10:00AM to 1:00 PM. To register for the next batch of classes:
  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: rema@SACSSNY.org
TUESDAY
SACSS offers support services to help community members in NYC with:
  • Healthcare services access
  • Public benefits access
  • Seniors support
  • Culturally-palatable food security
  • Civic engagement
  • Job preparedness
  • Youth leadership
  • Issues requiring legal assistance
  • Issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic
For more information
  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929
Every Tuesday, SACSS hosts a legal clinic that provides community members with assistance on legal questions around immigration and other related issues, in a confidential setting in partnership with CUNY Citizenship Now! and Councilmember James F Gennaro’s office. Legal assistance is available in 20 languages: Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Nepali, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin, Hakka, Malay, French and Haitian Creole, Spanish, and English. To make an appointment for an individual consultation call CUNY Citizenship NOW at (646) 664-9400, or call SACSS at (718) 321-7929 for further assistance.
Our Flushing-based food pantry staff coordinate and deliver bags of groceries, including South Asian staples, fresh vegetables and fruits, to seniors and/or other community members who have mobility issues. Please note new registrations are only accepted on the first Monday of every month. Registration is confidential and accessible to everybody, including seniors and those with limited mobility. For more information
  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929
SACSS’ Senior Center is open and free to any senior in NYC, every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30am-1:00pm. Seniors are invited to enjoy the company of their peers while participating in a host of activities that are recreational, educational, and important for their health and wellbeing. SACSS’ Senior Center offers activities such as holiday celebrations, Bollywood Movie Night, Antakshari, arts and crafts workshops, Salsa classes, reading groups, and Karaoke, in addition to nutrition workshops, presentations and talks by health professionals, and much more to foster a vibrant and healthy community of seniors. Seniors are served a healthy breakfast and lunch when they attend the Senior Center. To register a new senior community member at the SACSS’ Senior Center:
  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929
SACSS provides community members that want to improve their computer skills a free, 12-week computer skills course, with classes taking place every Tuesday from 10:00am-1:00pm. SACSS’ computer classes will help participants learn:
  • How to use the computer keyboard and other basic hardware skills;
  • How to use basic software and programs like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel),
  • How to use and browse the internet to look for information or search for jobs, etc.
Registration is rolling. To register for Computer Classes:
  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929
The Stitch with SACSS program aims to empower immigrant women, including those from South Asian and AAPI communities, by teaching them the skill of sewing and offering work-from-home opportunities. Teacher Manjulaben Darji, in this 10 weeks training covers sewing, pattern making, fabric cutting, garment construction (from start to finish), and alterations – all the necessary skills to launch a home-based sewing business. Classes are Monday through Thursday 10:00AM to 1:00 PM. To register for the next batch of classes:
  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: rema@SACSSNY.org
WEDNESDAY
SACSS offers support services to help community members in NYC with:
  • Healthcare services access
  • Public benefits access
  • Seniors support
  • Culturally-palatable food security
  • Civic engagement
  • Job preparedness
  • Youth leadership
  • Issues requiring legal assistance
  • Issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic
For more information
  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929
SACSS’ Flushing-based, culturally-palatable South Asian Food Pantry is open to all registrants, every Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30-1pm for curbside pick up of South Asian food staples, fresh vegetables and fruits. The pantry is staffed with workers who speak several languages. Please note new registrations are only accepted on the first Monday of every month. Registration is confidential and accessible to everybody, including seniors and those with limited mobility. For more information
  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929
In Fall 2023, SACSS started a new program for women! Join us every Wednesday from 9:30 to 1 p.m. at our weekly women’s circle for yoga, physical health, and emotional wellness workshops! Vegetarian lunch is also provided. Contact: Nushmia Shafique at (718) 321-729 ext. 217
SACSS offers a FREE, 12-week ESOL course for English language beginners every Wednesday from 10:00am to 11:30am. SACSS’ ESOL classes help new immigrants or non-English speaking community members learn and practice basic English language skills, including beginners’ conversational, reading, and writing skills. Students who successfully finish this course will be able to hold a basic conversation and will have enough language skills to be able to move on to SACSS’ Intermediate ESOL classes. Registration is rolling. To register for SACSS’ Beginners ESOL Class:
  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929
SACSS offers a FREE, 12-week Intermediate ESOL class every Wednesday from 11:30AM – 1:30PM. In these classes, students will learn and practice more advanced conversational, reading and writing skills, so that they can better navigate the world in which they live. Students must pass a basic/beginners’ English language test in order to attend this class, or must take SACSS’ Beginners ESOL class, first. To register for SACSS’ Intermediate ESOL Class:
  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929
The Stitch with SACSS program aims to empower immigrant women, including those from South Asian and AAPI communities, by teaching them the skill of sewing and offering work-from-home opportunities. Teacher Manjulaben Darji, in this 10 weeks training covers sewing, pattern making, fabric cutting, garment construction (from start to finish), and alterations – all the necessary skills to launch a home-based sewing business. Classes are Monday through Thursday 10:00AM to 1:00 PM. To register for the next batch of classes:
  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: rema@SACSSNY.org
THURSDAY

SACSS offers support services to help community members in NYC with:

  • Healthcare services access
  • Public benefits access
  • Seniors support
  • Culturally-palatable food security
  • Civic engagement
  • Job preparedness
  • Youth leadership
  • Issues requiring legal assistance
  • Issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic

For more information

  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929

SACSS’ Flushing-based, culturally-palatable South Asian Food Pantry is open to all registrants, every Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30-1pm for curbside pick up of South Asian food staples, fresh vegetables and fruits.

The pantry is staffed with workers who speak several languages.

Please note new registrations are only accepted on the first Monday of every month.

Registration is confidential and accessible to everybody, including seniors and those with limited mobility.

For more information

  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929

SACSS’ Senior Center is open and free to any senior in NYC, every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am-1:00pm. Seniors are invited to enjoy the company of their peers while participating in a host of activities that are recreational, educational, and important for their health and wellbeing.

SACSS’ Senior Center offers activities such as holiday celebrations, Bollywood Movie Night, Antakshari, arts and crafts workshops, Salsa classes, reading groups, and Karaoke, in addition to nutrition workshops, presentations and talks by health professionals, and much more to foster a vibrant and healthy community of seniors.

Seniors are served a healthy breakfast and lunch when they attend the Senior Center.

To register a new senior community member at the SACSS’ Senior Center:

  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929

The Stitch with SACSS program aims to empower immigrant women, including those from South Asian and AAPI communities, by teaching them the skill of sewing and offering work-from-home opportunities.

Teacher Manjulaben Darji, in this 10 weeks training covers sewing, pattern making, fabric cutting, garment construction (from start to finish), and alterations – all the necessary skills to launch a home-based sewing business.

Classes are Monday through Thursday 10:00AM to 1:00 PM.

To register for the next batch of classes:

  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: rema@SACSSNY.org
FRIDAY

SACSS offers support services to help community members in NYC with:

  • Healthcare services access
  • Public benefits access
  • Seniors support
  • Culturally-palatable food security
  • Civic engagement
  • Job preparedness
  • Youth leadership
  • Issues requiring legal assistance
  • Issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic

For more information

  • Visit our community center at 143 02 45th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355
  • Write us an email at: sacss@sacssny.org
  • Call us at (718) 321-7929
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