The CURE Community Leaders

Harpreet Singh Toor
Harpreet Singh Toor is an active member of the Sikh community of the tri-state area particularly New York City and Long Island , most recently serving as President of the Sikh Cultural Society located in Richmond Hill, Queens, the largest and oldest Sikh Gurdwara (a sikh temple) on the east coast of the United States. Educated at Punjabi University in Patiala, Punjab, India, in math and economics, Toor emigrated to the U.S. in 1983 from India. Professionally, he has worked in computer programming, and was instrumental in developing an inventory control system for the Department of Homeless Services for the City of New York. In 2001, Toor provided leadership to the Sikh community in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks on New York, organizing community philanthropic efforts while also providing support and guidance for victims of bias attacks. He continues to work in this regard, assisting members of the Sikh community in their efforts to respond effectively to, and work to prevent, such attacks.