No More Tears appeared in The New York Times this past week in the form of a Somy Ali interview by Sarah Khan.
“Today she runs a non-profit organization in Florida that rescues women from domestic violence, but in another life, Somy Ali was just a girl with a Bollywood crush — and a girl on a mission.”
Read much more at The New York Times.
The members of the Academy cordially invites you to A Night with the Stars. An Oscar-themed reception to benefit No More Tears.
Saturday, February 25 7:00pm
The Home of Somy Ali
1560 Northwest 100th Way, Plantation, 33322
Arrive dressed as your favorite Hollywood movie star!
A contribution of $25.00 is encouraged and appreciated.
The evening will include a silent auction, raffles, awards for the BEST and WORST dressed, and cash prizes for the most accurate Oscar predictions.
The Board of Directors of NO MORE TEARS will honor Dr. Charmaine Borda and Residence Inn for their generous and longstanding support.
RSVP to Somy Ali at somy@nmtproject.org.
Vote HERE for NO MORE TEARS as the Publix Community Choice Nonprofit.
All proceeds will support NO MORE TEARS, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization devoted to providing individualized assitance to victims of domestic violence in the U.S. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. You may call the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ toll-fee hotline at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) to verify registration and financial information. If you are calling from outside Florida call 850-410-3800. NO MORE TEARS, Inc. Registration No. CH31005.
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When Somy Ali founded No More Tears in 2006 to help rescue immigrant women from domestic abuse, she never knew where it would lead her.Continue ReadingNow the former Bollywood actress is proud to say the Plantation-based nonprofit has helped its 100th victim — and counting.
“It’s still surreal; I never imagined us getting to this point,” Ali said.
No More Tears and Newport Beachside Resort invite you to a night of Bollywood entertainment – with with a portion of proceeds to support victims of domestic violence.
Program Includes:
BOLLYWOOD, BHANGRA, FIRE AND BELLY DANCERS
MUSIC BY DJ ANGELO
Food and Drink Specials
Henna Tattoos
Presentation by Dr. Laura Finley about domestic violence
Special Guest “Maria Galvez, a woman No More Tears rescued,
shares her story about being a survivor of abuse.”
Bollywood Celebrity Auction – signed and autographed DVDs, CDs, photographs, etc. – Auctioneering/Comedy by Akshay and Dave
Somy Ali is featured in the Miami Herald after the announcement that she will be receiving the American Heritage Award from the American Immigration Council in June in San Diego.
Continue ReadingThe mission of the American Immigration Council is to recognize the contributions of American’s immigrants, honor immigrant history and shape how Americans think and act towards immigration.
Past honorees include tenor Placido Domingo, musician Carlos Santana, Nobel Prize winning physicist Daniel Tsui, former Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff General John Shalikashvili, baseball player Sammy Sosa and therapist Ruth Westheimer.
NRITYANJALI INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS
Charity Event
Utsav- “A Bollywood Dance Journey!”
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE
A Bollywood dance journey from the classical to the contemporary dance and from the 50′s to current age.
Performances by NIPA students with other supporting dance groups will be performed for the good cause
Kids are donating their time, what are you donating?
Ticket-donation/sponsorship is a 100% tax deductable
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“If I had been any weaker than I am I would have probably committed suicide after talking to the person on the hotline.”
“I avoid asking anyone at the front desk for anything because I feel like I am asking for a liver transplant.”
No human being should feel so unwanted, so desperate as the women who made the statements above. Even more deplorable is that the comments were made by women seeking to become free from abusive partners. Already the victims of manipulation and control, these women need help, not condescension. They need support, not derision. Of all the places they should be able to find that, a domestic violence crisis center ought to be one.
View Full ArticleMembers of the South Florida colony of the Sigma Sigma Rho Sorority and others recently walked a mile in high heels to symbolize the pain women experience from domestic abuse.
The Heel the Soul Walk at Linear Park in Davie raised about $1,000 for No More Tears, a nonprofit group that helps immigrant women escape abusive relationships.
View Full Article“She came to us badly bruised and beaten, and she had been stabbed by her husband,” Ali said. “We helped her get a divorce and a work permit. We helped her get an apartment and furniture and paid her rent for three months. It took her awhile to get empowered, but now she has a job, she’s paying her rent and she’s learning how to drive. She’s a good woman; a strong woman.”