Caring for, Investing in, Building up Our Community—Together.
Your generosity ensures the families, youth, and elders we serve have the resources they need to thrive.
54th Anniversary Benefit Banquet
An Evening of Community and Gratitude
Thank you for celebrating with us and supporting immigrant families in Chinatown and the Lower East Side. Meet our honorees and the supporters who made the evening possible.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
ISS Stitch Club is a space where kids ages 8-12, learn to sew using hand-sewn techniques and a sewing machine.
No experience necessary, all materials provided.
Fall 2026 session
October 10, 2026 – Frog Plushie
October 17, 2026 – Pumpkin Patch
October 21, 2026 – Hanging Bat
November 7, 2026 – Dumpling Squishy
November 14, 2026 – Fabric Frame Holder
November 21, 2026 – Quilted Ball
December 5, 2026 – Handwarmer
December 12, 2026 – Gloves
December 19, 2026 – Cloud, Moon, or Star Pillow
OUR MISSION
We strive to co-create an environment where underserved immigrants and children of immigrants in Chinatown/Lower East Side can thrive and shape their futures.
Through our programs and services, we nurture and empower our community’s children, youth, young adults, families, and older adults to restore their agency, while working to transform the systems and cultivate opportunities that enable them to flourish.