For 25 years, South Asian Council for Social Service (SACSS), based in the heart of Flushing, Queens, has been providing critical services and programs to improve the health and well-being of the South Asian and other underserved immigrant communities in New York City.

SACSS was established in 2000 after leaders of local nonprofits and public officials identified the distinct void of a community-based and developed social service organization focusing  on the needs of the South Asian community.

To address the gaps in providing quality social services for NYS’s diverse South Asian communities, SACSS introduced a first-of-its-kind Assessment Survey to discover the challenges faced by the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean immigrant communities. Then, in a pivotal moment, SACSS provided crucial counseling support to families affected by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This tragedy marked a turning point for the organization as more people came to recognize SACSS as leader in providing community support and service through a racial and economic justice lens.

Today, SACSS stands out  as vibrant community hub, uniquely reflecting the diverse communities it serves through its multilingual staff that speaks 20 languages. It serves as comprehensive gateway, offering a variety of culturally and linguistically appropriate services, including healthcare and mental health counseling, senor support, a weekly food pantry to combat food insecurity, English and computer classes for workforce development, “Stich with SACSS”, a women economic empowerment sewing program, immigration assistance through a legal clinic a youth leadership program and civic engagement.

Through its impactful advocacy, care, and support, SACSS has served over 1,000,000 New Yorkers and remains committed to building a stronger community, empowering, and uplifting the lives of South Asians and other immigrants in New York City.