Swiss Benevolent Society of New York Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States2-10 Employees
The Swiss Benevolent Society of New York is a small nonprofit organization based in New York City and is the oldest charitable Swiss organization in the United States. Its roots trace to 1832, with formal organization in 1846, and it has continued to operate through changing socioeconomic conditions. The society aims to help Swiss residents live independently and with well-being through social services and merit-based scholarships. Social services are central to its work, with confidential assistance available to all Swiss people in need and provided at no charge to both members and non-members. In addition to direct aid, the SBS oversees merit-based scholarships and grants for education beyond high school. It also serves as an information hub and hosts social events for the Swiss community in the greater New York area, and provides administrative services for the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce and The Swiss Society of New York.