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 October 16, 2024 – 10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 NOON
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
445 ANNDALE RD. WATERLOO
PROGRAM: TBA
Gunn’s Hill Artisan Cheese – Order your Fundraiser Gift Boxes - Buy Local!
NEW MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME!
FUTURE MEETINGS in 2024: Nov. 20, Dec. 18
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Mark your calendars: OMAS' FAMOUS Fall Market
Sat. Nov. 9th 1 - 4 p.m.
https://www.omas-siskonakw.org/nov-9-2024-fundraiser.html
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WEDNESDAY October 16, 2024 – 10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 NOON
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
445 ANNDALE RD. WATERLOO
PROGRAM: TBA
Gunn’s Hill Artisan Cheese – Order your Fundraiser Gift Boxes - Buy Local!
NEW MEMBERS & GUESTS WELCOME!
FUTURE MEETINGS in 2024: Nov. 20, Dec. 18
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Mark your calendars: OMAS' FAMOUS Fall Market
Sat. Nov. 9th 1 - 4 p.m.
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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Sept. 18/24 Meeting
We were pleased to have Alannah Wallace of the SLF update us on the work of the SLF and the next group visit planned. (read below)
Don't miss the chance of a lifetime to join us on our 2025 Grandmothers Trip to Eswatini and South Africa! The application deadline is fast approaching - we ask that you get yours in by September 29th!
You can fundraise individually or through your group to cover costs and even collect donated Aeroplan Points to cover your flights in order to join us on the continent!
If you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected]!
Apply online, or view the downloadable application, here:
https://theslf.org/2025TripApplication
We were pleased to have Alannah Wallace of the SLF update us on the work of the SLF and the next group visit planned. (read below)
Don't miss the chance of a lifetime to join us on our 2025 Grandmothers Trip to Eswatini and South Africa! The application deadline is fast approaching - we ask that you get yours in by September 29th!
You can fundraise individually or through your group to cover costs and even collect donated Aeroplan Points to cover your flights in order to join us on the continent!
If you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected]!
Apply online, or view the downloadable application, here:
https://theslf.org/2025TripApplication
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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 itsown.