All donations to and proceeds from OMAS fundraising support the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Together we will make a difference in the lives of grandmothers, women and youth, those living with HIV and AIDS, and LGBTQ communities across sub-Saharan Africa.
* OMAS SISKONA = Grandmothers Together
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* OMAS SISKONA = Grandmothers Together
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Next OMAS Meeting
WEDNESDAY November 20, 2024 – 10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 NOON
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
445 ANNDALE RD. WATERLOO
PROGRAM: Sandy Milkovic, the Regional leader of GRAN will be the guest speaker
NEW MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME!
FUTURE MEETINGS in 2024: Dec. 18, 2024; Jan. 15, 2025
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OMAS' FAMOUS Fall HOLIDAY Market
Sat. Nov. 9th 1 - 4 p.m.
WE DID IT!!!! The 2024 Holiday Market. And what a day, it was! We all put our OMAS' backs to the grindstone to ensure that it was a success and from preliminary reports, it was. CROWDS!!! Even the weather cooperated. It was great fun!
Much appreciation to all the helpers - husbands, children, grandchildren, even a guest from New Zealand! And to friends who contributed sale items like baking, mittens, dryer balls, gift items, and more!
In the Baking and Preserves section, we took in over $2,000.00, which
section leader Nancy M. said is more than usual.
If anyone has photos of the day, please send them for posting.
https://www.omas-siskonakw.org/nov-9-2024-fundraiser.html
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WEDNESDAY November 20, 2024 – 10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 NOON
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
445 ANNDALE RD. WATERLOO
PROGRAM: Sandy Milkovic, the Regional leader of GRAN will be the guest speaker
NEW MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME!
FUTURE MEETINGS in 2024: Dec. 18, 2024; Jan. 15, 2025
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OMAS' FAMOUS Fall HOLIDAY Market
Sat. Nov. 9th 1 - 4 p.m.
WE DID IT!!!! The 2024 Holiday Market. And what a day, it was! We all put our OMAS' backs to the grindstone to ensure that it was a success and from preliminary reports, it was. CROWDS!!! Even the weather cooperated. It was great fun!
Much appreciation to all the helpers - husbands, children, grandchildren, even a guest from New Zealand! And to friends who contributed sale items like baking, mittens, dryer balls, gift items, and more!
In the Baking and Preserves section, we took in over $2,000.00, which
section leader Nancy M. said is more than usual.
If anyone has photos of the day, please send them for posting.
https://www.omas-siskonakw.org/nov-9-2024-fundraiser.html
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MESSAGE to OMAS from the SLF!!!
Hello Omas!
Niambi Martin-John on behalf of The Grandmothers Campaign Team, sent this certificate of appreciation to Teresa and me to share with you with the message “Your group is one of the TOP 10 fundraising groups in the Campaign.”
She continues, “Your groups unwavering support is a vital part of this work. We would like to express our immense gratitude for your fundraising efforts over the years, including the great number of fundraising events you held this past fiscal year (June 2023-July 2024), which raised nearly $50,000. We also want to thank you for your groups incredible work, creating the companion quilt, “No One Left Behind”.
Way to go team! We are so close to the $1,000,000 mark. We can do it!!
Cheers
Susan and Teresa
Niambi Martin-John on behalf of The Grandmothers Campaign Team, sent this certificate of appreciation to Teresa and me to share with you with the message “Your group is one of the TOP 10 fundraising groups in the Campaign.”
She continues, “Your groups unwavering support is a vital part of this work. We would like to express our immense gratitude for your fundraising efforts over the years, including the great number of fundraising events you held this past fiscal year (June 2023-July 2024), which raised nearly $50,000. We also want to thank you for your groups incredible work, creating the companion quilt, “No One Left Behind”.
Way to go team! We are so close to the $1,000,000 mark. We can do it!!
Cheers
Susan and Teresa
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OMAS SISKONA of KW: MISSION STATEMENT
To build solidarity with grandmothers in Africa by raising awareness in ourselves and others about the lives of grandmothers and children in sub-Saharan Africa, their struggles, hopes, and needs, and also their courage, resilience, expertise, and
leadership. We do this as committed participants in the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign through activities of education and fundraising.
To build solidarity with grandmothers in Africa by raising awareness in ourselves and others about the lives of grandmothers and children in sub-Saharan Africa, their struggles, hopes, and needs, and also their courage, resilience, expertise, and
leadership. We do this as committed participants in the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign through activities of education and fundraising.
Please note that NAMIBIA has graduated from the SLF Community and can now stand on it's own.