“It’s been four years and there never has been a day when I’ve asked myself why I am doing this,” Somy says, sitting in her office in Florida, a huge photograph of Mahatma Gandhi providing the backdrop. “You get to go to sleep knowing you have saved a life. It is a high unlike no other. In a way, what I am doing is extremely selfish.”
For media inquiries, please contact Somy Ali.
In The News: Somy Ali Talks About No More Tears and Her Past Relationship With MSN
March 22, 2012
In The News: 100th Survivor and No More Tears Appear on CBS4 Miami News
March 15, 2012
Continue ReadingFORT LAUDERDALE (CBS4) – We hear stories about the cycle of abuse, but rarely is it ever caught on camera.
“Every time he came drunk, I knew there was going to be some kind of physical abuse, so I always had the camera ready, “ Venisha Pugh, a survivor of domestic violence explained to CBS4’s Nicole Maristany.
In The News: No More Tears in The New York Times
February 24, 2012
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.
Events: A Night with the Stars
February 13, 2012
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.
Events: College Brides Walk
January 8, 2012
On her wedding day just hours after this picture was taken Gladys Ricart was murdered by an ex-boyfriend.
A year later Josie Ashton walked in her own wedding dress to commemorate the death of Gladys and bring attention to issues of domestic violence.
On February 10, 2012 college students representing various campuses in South Florida will unite and partake in the Second Annual College Brides Walk.
Please join us in this active demonstration to educate our youth that violence never leads to love.
In The News: No More Tears 10 for 10 Campaign
December 29, 2011
Pledge $10 to save a life!
Join No More Tears on the 10 for 10 campaign today!
$10 from 4,000 of you means $40,000 and more importantly, 10 lives!
To date 154 lives have been forever changed thanks to you!
Join No More Tears on the Campaign Launch of 10 for 10.
Together, we can be the change we want in the world… one person at a time, one life at a time.
Act Now!
Every penny makes a difference and goes $100 to the cause!
Join the fight against spousal abuse by making your $10 pledge now!
Events: Merry Christmas from No More Tears
November 28, 2011
No More Tears would like to welcome the holidays with a new start and a new year! Join the domestic violence victims and their children for an evening to celebrate a holiday with the NMT family!! There will be FACE PAINTING, FOOD, and PRESENTS. We encourage all of you to bring gifts.
Please RSVP at somy@nmtproject.org by December 17th.
Events: Let’s Get Down(town) To Fight Domestic Violence!
November 8, 2011
Join us for an extended happy hour fundraiser at the chic new Second Street establishment.
$20 donation at the door affords you one complimentary drink and 2-4-1 specials until 10:00pm. Selected hors d’oeuvres will also be served compliments of PL8.
Kindly RSVP by Saturday, November 12th to No More Tears Board Member Shannon Brown at shannonkristin@yahoo.com.
All proceeds from this event will support No More Tears, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization devoted to providing individualized assistance to victims of domestic violence in the U.S. Learn more at www.nmtproject.org.
Events: Philanthropizza
November 7, 2011
Please join us at California Pizza Kitchen for a flavorsome fundraising event. All you need to do is bring in this flyer on our scheduled date and present it to your server when ordering. 20% of your check will benefit our organization. So come out and enjoy something
delicious from the CPK menu.
Your taste buds will thank you, and so will we.
No More Tears
Present flyer to your Server for
Lunch, Dinner, Catering or Take Out for this Event
California Pizza Kitchen
2301 North Federal Hwy.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
November 14, 2011
Thanks for the support.
We can’t wait to see you.
Donation amount excludes proceeds form tax & gratuity.
Manager, please attach this flyer to the guest check.
Valid for dine-in and take-out only.
Event proceeds void if flyers are distributed in or near the restaurant.
