SACSS Celebrates 25 Years of Service with a Spectacular Anniversary Gala
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Welcome to the South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS) community Center
Our Work
From food security to healthcare access to exercising one’s rights, SACSS helps underserved South Asians and all immigrants integrate into New York’s vibrant economic and civic life.
Healthcare Access
Access health insurance, and navigate medical and healthcare systems
This summer, our Youth Leadership Program had an exciting field trip to the Museum of the Moving Image. Our current batch of seven bright and curious kids, coming from diverse
"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 cost. 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
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"I am so thankful to SACSS for this regular supply of groceries to us during these testing times. I could not even imagine how my family could have survived without your support."
Ms. C, SACSS Client
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"My mother-in-law really looks forward to the virtual senior support group at SACSS. During the pandemic we were worried about how she would keep in touch with her friends. Not only did the staff teach her the technology but she looks forward to participating in the groups and playing Antakshari every week."
Kunal Lamba Performs 8 Decades of Bollywood Music at SACSS 25th Anniversary Gala
Kunal Lamba Emcees SACSS Fashion Show and Performs
Kalpana and Anita Bhatia Awarded the SACSS Philanthropy Award
Dr. Roberta Nassar Awarded the SACSS Championing Mental Health Award
Council Member and Previous SACSS Client, Sonia Gawas honored at SACSS 25th Anniversary Gala
Board President, Devi Ramchandran at SACSS 25th Anniversary Gala
SACSS 25th Anniversary Gala Full Video
Executive Director, Sudha Acharya at SACSS 25th Anniversary Gala
Video chronicling 25 years of SACSS’s impact
Fireside Chat: Prabal Gurung and Anjula Acharia Discuss Empowerment and Prabal's New Book
Padma Lakshmi is Awarded the SACSS Voices of Heritage Award
Kalpana and Anita Bhatia Awarded the SACSS Philanthropy Award
Chandrika Tandon is Awarded the SACSS Music for Healing Award
Aasif Mandvi Awarding Madhur Jaffrey With SACSS Lifetime Achievement Award & Receiving A Surprise
Aasif Mandvi Awarding Madhur Jaffrey With SACSS Lifetime Achievement Award & Receiving A Surprise
Keynote Speaker, Moumita Rahman and Her Journey as an Immigrant
South Asian Council for Social Services 25th Anniversary Gala Video
Adnan Durrani
Adnan Durrani is the founder and CEO of Saffron Road, the #1 Better-For-You ethnic entrée brand, leading a culinary revolution in ethical consumerism by honoring cultural integrity, respecting traditional recipes, and authentic cooking methods of Indian/Asian foods. He is a serial food entrepreneur, and was previously partner and principal shareholder in Stonyfield Farms, Inc.