South Asian Council for Social Services gets $850,000 in federal funds

South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS) in Flushing, New York has received $850,000 in federal for expanding critical services thanks to US Rep Grace Meng (D-Queens), New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee.

Founded in 2000, SACSS works to empower and integrate underserved South Asians and other immigrants into the economic and civic life of New York. It seeks to accomplish this goal by offering many types of crucial assistance such as healthcare and public benefits access, job training, English classes, youth leadership, senior citizen support, civic engagement, a legal clinic, food pantry and much more.

The money that Meng secured will help the organization purchase an additional building that will allow it to expand its programs and services. This new building will be located at its headquarters at 143-02 45th Avenue, according to a press release from her office.

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“SACSS does tremendous work in lifting up and empowering the South Asian community, especially new immigrants, and this money will help its team do an even better job in providing resources to those who need them,” said Meng. “I’m proud to continue bringing back critical funding to Queens, and I am excited to obtain this money that will benefit SACSS for many years to come.”

“We are incredibly grateful to Congresswoman Grace Meng for this generous funding which will enable SACSS to purchase the rental property next door,” said SACSS Founder and Executive Director Sudha Acharya. “This support will allow us to continue our Workforce Development Training Program, establish a resource center and community gardening space for our members. Thank you for your support of our mission and for helping us make a positive impact in the community.”