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Narika thanks Vibes and Tribes for supporting our Annual Gala Tarang and being an amazing event partner.

Vibes & Tribes Events brings your vision to life with culturally enriched, personalized celebrations that truly reflect our diverse communities. Be it Live Shows, Wellness Retreats, Corporate Gatherings, Bollywood Nights, Panel Discussions, Tea Parties, Sip and Shop, Sip and Paint, Talent Shows, and more,
Vibes & Tribes Events blends tradition with modern trends, ensuring each event is unique, meaningful, community-centered and most importantly lead, planned and executed with a lot of love and passion for bringing the community together.

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Thank you to the team WinWire

At WinWire, we believe in empowering communities and making a difference beyond the business world.

We’re proud to support Narika a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting women and children. Recently, we partnered with them to provide essential school supplies for young minds, helping them prepare to shape a brighter future through education. Together, we’re building a world where everyone has the tools to succeed.

Let's continue to uplift and support those who need it most.

Narika extends its profound appreciation to Chugh, LLP - Attorneys & CPAs for their gracious contribution to our Annual Gala once again. Your continued sponsorship has been instrumental in enabling Narika to provide essential assistance and empowerment to numerous survivors of domestic violence.

Chugh, LLP is driven by a strong commitment to adding value to their clients' businesses and meeting their needs. For over 25 years, Chugh, LLP has upheld the principle of delivering the highest quality service to every client, emphasizing their ability, availability, affordability, and approachability. Chugh, LLP has incorporated over 6,600 companies, filed more than 100,000 immigration petitions, and handled thousands of litigation matters across the US and India.

Narika proudly acknowledges the team at Chugh, LLP for their unwavering dedication to supporting our mission and fostering a future free from violence for generations to come.
Check out their website here: https://www.chugh.com

Narika sends a heartfelt thank you to the donors and corporate sponsors of our recent Back to School Drive! We were blown away by the generosity of Rewire Community ServiceNow WinWire Khalsa Aid USA and Salaam Food Pantry in providing for this year’s event that served 45 children. It’s because of organizations like these that Narika is able to do the work of supplying survivors of domestic violence and their families with necessary material and food aid. Thanks, from the bottom of our hearts! We look forward to partnering with each of you again!

Our Executive Director got in conversation with Preeti Gamzeh host of the Apex Express Podcast at KPFA and Tejeswi Dodda from Maitri Bay Area to unpack all that is unfolding around us as we process and protest the heinous sexual assault and murder of the doctor in Kolkata, India.

👉🏽 Segment starts at time stamp 35:18

👉🏽To listen: https://kpfa.org/episode/apex-express-august-15-2024/

A gentle note, even as we grieve and reflect collectively, we also urge folks to keep practicing self care.

Narika stands in solidarity and in grief - with all impacted by and protesting the brutal sexual assault and murder of the doctor in West Bengal, India. Violence against women is a rising epidemic. This violence must be stopped. We must hold perpetrators accountable. Everyone deserves a safe work environment. The night belongs to everyone.

(TW)
To learn more: https://thewire.in/rights/women-reclaim-the-night-a-movement-born-out-of-outrage-over-rg-kar-hospital-killing

Bumping this for those who might have missed it!

Join us at our Quarterly Volunteer Meet and Greet on Thursday, August 15th, from 6-8PM. Come and meet members of the Narika team and learn about ways to get involved in the cause.

Chai and refreshments will be served. We promise you an energizing evening!

While this evening is for new volunteers, existing volunteers are always welcome. Come make the commitment to support survivors and prevent cycles of violence in our community!

To RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/NarikaVolunteer or email [email protected]

Location: in Fremont. We will share exact location after your register

Narika extends its profound appreciation to Fremont Bank for their generous contribution as a Bronze Sponsor of our Annual Gala. Your support is vital in enabling Narika to provide essential assistance and empowerment to numerous survivors of domestic violence.
Fremont Bank has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to serving the community and supporting local initiatives. As a trusted financial institution, Fremont Bank offers a wide range of services tailored to meet the needs of individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area.
Narika proudly acknowledges the team at Fremont Bank for their unwavering dedication to our mission and their commitment to fostering a future free from violence for generations to come.
Check out their website here: https://www.fremontbank.com/

✨✨NARIKA ANNUAL GALA EXCITEMENT IS ON!✨✨

We are thrilled to share that the iconic artist and social activist Shabana Azmi will be our Guest of Honor at our 32nd Annual Gala Tarang on September 8th !!

For over five decades, Shabana Azmi has illuminated screens and stages alike with her presence and her legacy as a trailblazer in Indian cinema remains unparalleled. Ms Azmi believes art should be used as an instrument for social change and is a committed social activist. She has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) by the President of India and is both a Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan Awardee.

We are so honored and excited to host the legendary Ms Azmi and profoundly grateful for her support for survivors and for Narika’s mission!

Join us for an evening of celebrations and conversation with the inimitable Shabana Azmi.

🌟BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! 🌟

👉🏽Narika’s Annual Gala will be held on Sept 8th at 5PM PST at the picturesque Wente Vineyards at 5 PM.

👉🏽To purchase your tickets please visit: https://tinyurl.com/TarangAnnualGala

✨✨NARIKA ANNUAL GALA EXCITEMENT IS ON!✨✨

We are thrilled to share that the iconic artist and social activist Shabana Azmi will be our Guest of Honor at our 32nd Annual Gala Tarang on September 8th !!

For over five decades, Shabana Azmi has illuminated screens and stages alike with her presence and her legacy as a trailblazer in Indian cinema remains unparalleled. Ms Azmi believes art should be used as an instrument for social change and is a committed social activist. She has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) by the President of India and is both a Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan Awardee.

We are so honored and excited to host the legendary Ms Azmi and profoundly grateful for her support for survivors and for Narika's mission!

Join us for an evening of celebrations and conversation with the inimitable Shabana Azmi.

🌟BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! 🌟

👉🏽Narika's Annual Gala will be held on Sept 8th at 5PM PST at the picturesque Wente Vineyards at 5 PM.

👉🏽To purchase your tickets please visit: https://tinyurl.com/TarangAnnualGala

Narika sends a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Tania Basu Serna for leading us through an important conversation about the state of reproductive health in California (and nationwide). She answered tough questions with grace and clarity and provided useful strategies for talking to Survivors about seeking essential reproductive healthcare. We can’t wait to have you back in our office, Dr. Tania!

*Utsavi* - is a brand new initiative by Agomoni to celebrate sisterhood, family, camaraderie, craft, and community for a cause!

Mark you calendars for August 31 and attend *Utsavi*- a free family friendly event!

We are excited and grateful to be included in this wonderful new initiative!

Thank you Agomoni for supporting survivors.

We are devastated by the recent homicide that occurred in Fremont on July 20. We are grieving and holding space for all impacted by this fatal domestic violence tragedy. As authorities continue to investigate this shooting, we sit in grim awareness that every month, an average of 70 women are shot and killed by an intimate partner*. Women in the United States are 28 times more likely to die by firearm homicide than women in peer nations - and intimate partner violence drives these numbers*. We call for justice and reaffirm our commitment to creating a violence free world - free of gun violence AND domestic violence.

Narika Confidential Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-215-7308

To learn more: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/east-bay/fremont-fatal-shooting-arrest/3600817/

*Source: https://everytownresearch.org/report/guns-and-violence-against-women-americas-uniquely-lethal-intimate-partner-violence-problem/

Are you interested in volunteering at Narika? Join us at our Quarterly Volunteer Meet and Greet on Thursday, August 15th, from 6-8PM. Come and meet members of the Narika team and learn about ways to get involved in the cause.

Chai and refreshments will be served. We promise you an energizing evening!

While this evening is for new volunteers, existing volunteers are always welcome. Come make the commitment to support survivors and prevent cycles of violence in our community!

To RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/NarikaVolunteer or email [email protected]

Location: in Fremont. We will share exact location after your register

Narika is pleased to announce our second Train the Trainer series for our prevention program, SAPHAL (South Asian Parents/Caregivers: Heal And Learn). SAPHAL was designed for parents & caregivers of the South Asian community to learn about the building blocks of healthy relationships through evidenced based practices in a culturally responsive environment. You can learn more about SAPHAL here: https://www.narika.org/prevention

Our Train the Trainer series aims to teach SAPHAL curriculum to educators, DV/SA advocates, providers, and engaged community members to become certified SAPHAL presenters. Through this free virtual two day training series, participants will learn to facilitate the SAPHAL core curriculum for their community and learn how to use the SAPHAL workbook.

'Train the Trainer' details are as follows:

Dates: August 23 & 30, 2024 (Friday)
Timing: 10:00AM - 3:00PM PST (Lunch & Training Breaks incorporated)
Platform: Zoom (Links will be sent post-sign up call)

A $200 training stipend is available for the first ten sign ups. Please note that the stipend will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis pending attendance & assessment requirements.

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/GuGo3TjkQpZhy7a5A

In case you missed it: Join Narika's Gentle Yoga Group sessions! This class is held every Friday from 10 May - 2 August, 8:30am - 9:15am PST.

Join us, online, for a gentle morning yoga session!

This group is for survivors of domestic violence.

To register: Please scan the QR code in the image above, email [email protected] or navigate to the registration link here: https://forms.gle/1Q1vJBR5twQxYtqZ8

Narika is hosting a 3-week series, Trauma to Transformation. Join us for engaging and supportive conversation about understanding how trauma effects our body and mind, and how that trauma impacts the way we parent. This group is for survivors of domestic violence and facilitated by Dr. Shilpa Kapoor, psychologist, trauma specialist, and relationship expert. Sessions are Tuesdays, from 16 July through 30 July at 12-1:30pm PST via Zoom! Scan the QR code, email [email protected] or click this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/Trauma2Transformation

Tri-City Nonprofit Coalition will be holding their Annual 4th of July Parade After-Party which will take place at the Fremont Downtown Event Center. The event offers games, information booths, food trucks and entertainment. Wishing everyone a safe and thoughtful 4th of July.

Join us! Narika is hosting our Titli group beginning July 8th and running every Monday through August 12th, 2024!

In our Titli sessions, survivors of domestic violence come together to complete arts and crafts projects in an encouraging environment. No experience necessary! These sessions are in-person, in Fremont from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Materials (and snacks!) will be provided.

To join: register at [email protected], scan the QR code in the image above, or click here: https://tinyurl.com/narikatitli

Wow! What a (PRIDE) month!
Narika observed a whirlwind of learning, celebration and growth this Pride month. Our good friend, Liat, joined us to discuss serving the LGBTQ+ community at our final DVAT session. Yay and congratulations once again!

We had the pleasure of attending and tabling at the first ever Fremont Pride Fair on June 15th! The City of Fremont, CA Government’s Human Relations Commission and Fremont Main Library, Alameda County Library put together a truly uplifting event and we cannot wait to celebrate with them again next year!

Finally, Narika co-hosted an online learning event with South Asian SOAR PFLAG SRV and Rewire Community to discuss gender, allyship and South Asian intersectionalities in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Thank you to everyone who attended, asked thoughtful questions, and shared powerful stories with us.

We cordially invite you to Narika's 32nd Annual Gala: "TARANG: An Evening of Light & Hope"

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
TO REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/TarangAnnualGala

Event Details:
-Time: Sunday, 8 September, 2024, 5:00 PM PST
-Location: Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA
-Dress Code: Western/Ethnic Formal Evening Wear
-Dress Theme: Power of Purple

Join us to celebrate 32 years of service to our community! We invite you to an evening of meaningful reflections, spellbinding performances, delicious food, foot tapping music and more! More details coming soon! Proceeds from our Annual Gala enable critical services for survivors of domestic violence. Join us and advance a violence-free world!

For tickets: https://tinyurl.com/TarangAnnualGala

Narika is hosting a "Know Your Rights" Information Session on Wednesday, June 19, from 6:00-7:30 PM PST. This workshop focuses on Family Law, including the basics of divorce, financial support issues, and property division. This information session will be led by Arati Vasan, Family Law Attorney.

This event is open to all survivors of domestic violence.

To register please click on: https://tinyurl.com/know-your-family-law

Narika congratulates these amazing volunteers for their successful completion of Narika’s 40- hour DVAT training! Please join us in celebrating our newest graduates!

We are overjoyed by the wit, compassion and dedication that this group displayed throughout the training course. Thanks for showing up for survivors and lifting the cause! We are thrilled to welcome you all to our advocate team!

Sending love and gratitude to Liat for their continued support of our DVAT training and for offering such an enlightening discussion on serving the LGBTQ+ community. It’s a joy to learn and grow with them, especially during Pride month!

Keep an eye on our page for registration information to be included in cohort #2, coming Fall 2024!

Fi****ms contribute significantly to the crisis of domestic violence in the United States. Used to coerce, control, and threaten survivors, fi****ms are used in over half of all intimate partner homicides in the U.S. In fact, women are five times more likely to be murdered by their abuser when that abuser has access to a gun.

Join Narika at the Alameda County Family Justice Center National Gun Violence Awareness Day Resource Fair and learn how to apply for a Gun Violence Restraining Order (GVRO).

Source: https://efsgv.org/learn/type-of-gun-violence/domestic-violence-and-fi****ms/

Alameda County Family Justice Center

Dear Narika Community,

It's been 32 years since our founders, a group of inspiring immigrant women, founded Narika to address domestic violence and abuse in the Bay Area, especially in South Asian and immigrant communities.

Since then, Team Narika has supported thousands of immigrant and other survivors of domestic violence as they rebuild their lives, find new homes, jobs, healing, purpose and happiness for themselves and their children. We are honored to have achieved this with your support.

To celebrate and 32 years of service to the community and survivors, we're launching our Annual Birthday Fundraiser! Please help us reach $5000 by June 13th.

Thank you for being an ally. As organizations across the nation face the possibility of critical federal funding being cut, your support is more important than ever for us to continue our work

To Donate: https://donorbox.org/donatetonarika or scan QR code