
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

Guru Krupa Foundation Supports SACSS in Providing Critical Food Relief
Every week, hundreds of clients visit our food pantry to bring home nourishment and essential resources for their families. However, some are unable to come in person due to health

Stay Safe When Fire Strikes: Simple Steps to Prepare
Photo Courtesy: Matthias Fischer from Pixabay Fires, whether caused by nature, electrical malfunctions, or other hazards, can have deadly consequences. Recent wildfires in LA and devastating fires in New Jersey

Stitch with SACSS 5th Graduation Celebration at SACSS
December 12 marked an exciting milestone at SACSS as we celebrated the 5th graduation of participants from our Stitch with SACSS Program. This program provides women with valuable skills in

IN LOVING MEMORY – Dr. Kushalata Jayakar Ahmed
(Photo courtesy: Domestic Harmony Foundation) It is with profound sadness that SACSS mourns the passing of Dr. Kushalata Jayakar Ahmed, a compassionate Psychiatrist and Counselor who was instrumental in providing

Rotary Club of Hicksville South Donates Coats and Blankets to SACSS
The Rotary Club of Hicksville South This winter, our community spirit shines brighter than ever, thanks to a generous donation of coats and blankets from the Rotary Club of Hicksville

First “Connect2Care (C2C) Program” Health Clinic at SACSS
(A nurse checks a senior’s blood pressure) On November 14th, healthcare providers from United Way New York City provided our clients with comprehensive health screening, including blood pressure monitoring, vision