See What You Have Helped Do!

See What You Have Helped Do! OneMama 2014 Detailed Updates October 23rd, 2014, by Siobhan Neilland We Have new Partnerships for the Clinic Services Partners that will assist our OneMama Community health services: Monthly dental programs New HIV programs – such as circumcision Makerere University Walter Reed Project - circumcised 60% less chance of HIV then non-circumcised More family planning services - Marie Stopes & SoftPower Malnutrition partner - Saving his Children – new out reach programs Surgical clinic partners - in the future being able to perform more complicated surgeries – now have proper referrals and our new clinic room!   Partners who will assist our OneMama Community with economic services: Agriculture corn program – improving growth and improving market strategies Agriculture coffee program – improving growth and going to market strategies Crafts program we are looking to improve the program for both local market and Global – implemented new processes and long term goal Partners that focus on Skills development programs – sponsored vocational Education - CBO (Uganda Youth) that offers scholarships to OneMama and Community members that offer skill development   Agriculture Partner Classes to assist Community and keep OneMama self-sufficient: Training for OneMama Community in crops that are easy to grow and higher quality and higher revenue and distribution Training for OneMama Community to pick a unique crop that is easy to grow but unique to us to export Training for OneMama Community in creating teams of woman on how to sell as a community - Partners teach, train, and mentor and coach them thru this process - going to partner to sell locally Training on crops that as a community we are going to sell internationally Economic Sustainability - Crafts & Clothing Program We have increased our base of community members participating in the crafts & clothing educational programs which funds the clinics medical supplies and programs. Quality of coin purses, paper beads, seed necklaces, hats and African book bags have improved, and we continues to create new ideas. We created a NEW OneMama Fashion-Forward Collection of clothes that are focused more on a global market that continues to assist in our primary funding of the OneMama staff and programs OneMama Collection New or Updated Items: Tear-drop dress – short (red, black, blue, green) Tear-drop dress – long (red, black, blue) Tear-drop top – (red, black, blue, green) New Action Hero tops with sleeves – no African fabric, just cotton        (red, black, blue, green) New long skirts with slit (black, blue, red, aqua) New short skirts (black, blue) New halter top that ties and bottom is like action hero (black, red, blue, green) NEW short wrap hoodie (black, blue, red) New OneMama patch that goes on all clothes NEW beaded OneMama small dolls African “Patchwork” shoulder bags OneMama Collection Original Items: OneMama Dolls with pig tails OneMama paper beads (all colors) OneMama seed necklaces OneMama key chains Hoop earrings (all colors) Wood bracelets Batick bracelets Coin purses Drums Rattles Baskets OneMama Overall Organizational Updates The OneMama International Team for OneMama and local Directors met to discuss the long-term (5 to 10 year goals) strategies for the OneMama Organization and the Communities it supports. We implemented new communication processes to keep all key personal more informed and interconnected locally and internationally. There is a new system in place creating checks and balances to move us to being a more efficient organization. This includes monthly international conference calls with all team members. We increased nurse salaries and budgets for where there had not been an increase to keep our wonderful nurses happy and not moving to other organizations. We reevaluated all medical procedures and supplies to make sure we are up-to-date in the latest and best available to us within our budgets. We reviewed and updated all budget matters and took into consideration what comes in, how to increase donations, and also how to more efficiently utilize and budget clinic monies. Directors have now started a new initiative to pursue alternative donor and NGO programs locally not just internationally Community Meetings We met with the Local Community and the Community Advisory Board for OneMama We discussed all the new construction and long-term plans:                 Membership to OneMama clinic and services was addressed and improved Community is excited that on Health Services and Partner Days we can have up to 350-400 participants attending the OneMama Clinic However you choose to support to OneMama, remember to have fun doing it! We are not only about saving lives but also about creating joy in this world.

Happy "Mama" Day to all the Mamas around the World from OneMama

HAPPY MAMA'S DAY!   We reach out to all the Mamas around the world with an open heart today and thank you for loving the world like it was your only child! Thanks for being a part of the OneMama family and community! Come See OneMama.org's New Look!   In honor of this special day we launched our new, fresh OneMama Home Page and the opportunity to get free tickets to the upcoming OneMama event at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco and a free extended ebook of the book just released with OneMama's story. Please go to our website and let us know what you think by replying to this email! If you are feeling inspired to support all Mamas around the world for this special day, please show your support by making a donation today!   Pledge to help   Honor mamas and babies everywhere today by taking our Action Hero Pledge!  We need 10 people to pledge $100 a month for a year, 20 people pledge $50 and 40 people to pledge $25 a month for a year by Mother's Day!  A great Mother's Day gift to honor the women  in our lives.         Make a pledge that matters!     Upcoming Events May 14, 2014 6:00 pm: Commonwealth Club Come hear Neilland discuss how all you need is an idea, a strategy and a whole lot of tenacity to transfer your own personal, self-sustaining technique to the professional concept of business and philanthropy. Cost: $20 non-members, $8 members, $7 students (with valid ID) May 15, 2014 7:00 pm: Books Inc. Opera Plaza, Book Reading Siobhan reading her own story in A Band of Women's Nothing But the Truth So Help Me God: 73 Women on Life's Transitions. May 22, 2014 6:30 pm: Books Inc. Palo Alto, Book Reading Siobhan reading her own story in A Band of Women's Nothing But the Truth So Help Me God: 73 Women on Life's Transitions. May 24, 2014: K'Sandra/OneMama Benefit in Los Angeles, California June 3, 2014: Book Reading, New York, NY June 25 - July 31 2014: Siobhan in Africa

Siobhan is off to Africa & So Much More...

In This Posting: OneMama Needs Pledges OneMama Clinic News Book Release Upcoming Events The Sun's Out OneMama in the News Betty's a Celeb   Pledge to help   Honor mamas and babies everywhere today by taking our Action Hero Pledge!  We need 10 people to pledge $100 a month for a year, 20 people pledge $50 and 40 people to pledge $25 a month for a year by Mother's Day!  A great Mother's Day gift to honor the women  in our lives.         Make a pledge that matters!

The OneMama Clinic   The OneMama Clinic is as busy as ever! We remain the only government endorsed health clinic with a traditional midwife at its core in Uganda. As word of mouth spreads, our team of 6 directors, 2 onsite nurses, and traditional midwife Mama Jamira service a growing client base.  We are excited to announce The OneMama Clinic will be expanding health services! In addition to our existing malaria prevention partnership with Soft Power Health, OneMama will be partnering with other organizations to add new family planning services, dentistry, and host a monthly surgical team for onsite operations.  Congratulations to our OneMama Board of Directors in Uganda for paving a sustainable future for our pilot clinic with these new partnerships! Siobhan is preparing for another trip to Africa this June-July to take these expansive partnerships to the next level. This is why we need your donations and pledges more than ever! Please help OneMama finish building the OneMama Community Center   Siobhan & OneMama's Story is Published! May 3rd be the first to buy the book with Siobhan's story about starting OneMamaA Band of Women and Christine Bronstein have done it again! The release of Nothing But the Truth So Help Me God: 73 Women on Life's Transitions featuring Siobhan's story is May 3rd! This is the handbook for all women to know they are not alone as they navigate through the many transitions we go through in life. Order on May 3rd here and be entered to win $1,000 of ShaBoom and OneMama goodies as well as the extended version of Siobhan's story! Also, get excited for Siobhan's own book release later this year! Stay tuned for more information.  Upcoming Events May 3, 2014 7:00 pm: Book Launch PartyA Band of Women's Nothing But the Truth So Help Me God, book release party May 14, 2014 6:00 pm: Commonwealth Club Come hear Neilland discuss how all you need is an idea, a strategy and a whole lot of tenacity to transfer your own personal, self-sustaining technique to the professional concept of business and philanthropy. Cost: $20 non-members, $8 members, $7 students (with valid ID) May 15, 2014 7:00 pm: Books Inc. Opera Plaza, Book Reading Siobhan reading her own story in A Band of Women's Nothing But the Truth So Help Me God: 73 Women on Life's Transitions. May 22, 2014 6:30 pm: Books Inc. Palo Alto, Book Reading Siobhan reading her own story in A Band of Women's Nothing But the Truth So Help Me God: 73 Women on Life's Transitions. May 24, 2014: K'Sandra/OneMama Benefit in Los Angeles, California Sun's out...ShaBoom is up! Please, please do not forget to apply SPF this spring. ShaBoom protects from harmful UVA/UVB rays that cause fine lines and deep wrinkles. Our spring picks include our Velvet Veil, SPF 15 Mineral Face Powder, and Starburst Bronzer. We are Surrounded by OneMama Action Heroes!   We're surrounded by OneMama Action Heroes! Thank you to all those in our OneMama family who have helped generate press and partnerships. Check out the updates as well as the latest article by Melissa Myers of CelebZter.com, who has interviewed the likes of Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, and now... Siobhan Neilland! Showing Those in Need They're Loved and Matter in This World by Melissa Myers on CelebZter When Bad Becomes Good by Patricia V. Davis Imagine What We Could Accomplish on Sunny Skyz We are All OneMama on this OneMother Earth on Elephant Journal How OneMama Came to Be Poem on Elephant Journal On the Road to Success in a Vintage Pink Dodge   Siobhan had the privilege of being featured by Emmy Award Winner, Mike Kepka, in the SF Gate and SF Chronicle. For those of you who know Siobhan, you definitely have met Miss Betty Bo Rock Bop, the 1958 Dodge Coronet who has been one of the few constants in Siobhan's life since the age of 17. In addition to the beautiful article, Kepka also produced a video short, chronicling Siobhan and Betty's journey. "I feel like me and Betty are now like two old girls out on the road... looking back, I can't believe we made it through all of this," says Siobhan. But as Kepka so poetically commented, "cars are people too."

Letter from Siobhan - Update

Letter from OneMama Founder – Siobhan Neilland - on OneMama Updates Nov. 1, 2012 Hello Sweet OneMama Family, Wow!... I made it through another adventurous trip to the OneMama Birthing and Health clinic in Uganda and now on my way back home to San Francisco. It seems every trip gets more intense and complicated as I continue to do this work. It was another very long, challenging and interesting journey but we made major headway. I am honored and in AWE!... with all of YOU!... YOU..The OneMama family around that world has come together with donations and volunteering all these years , to make this clinic and the OneMama programs grow in ways that seemed impossible a short while ago! We as a OneMama family have brought Light to a place where there was only darkness... Literally!.. The solar power has been installed and now for first time in History we have power and light in an area that has never had it and can have a properly lit clinic for babies to be born in. Miracles Happen!... This was our most successful trip we have ever had! We accomplished the impossible in a very short time with MANY challenges, obstacles and as always interesting adventures. Apparently, miracles are what we depend on and what keeps the OneMama project alive. The challenges I endured to arrive at success this trip, once again made me question if I could keep doing this. Apparently , that is also a part of the equation of things falling into place on these trips. Yes, I admit, I wanted to quit this time again, but all is good and I am back on the OneMama train again. This is my life's work. The lesson I learned was to not get attached to any of the good or the bad, it just keeps changing no matter what your plans..and then the answers come in the process. New Miracles that YOU helped create...    • Solar Panels and Power Installed – We now have a fully self contained solar power system for lights,      refrigerator for medicine, and computers.    • New Delivery Bed for birthing mothers.    • New Refrigerator to store new kinds of medicines.    • Built all new clinic, birthing rooms, office and upgraded all rooms on facility to get a higher      registration as a health center and get Ugandan Government support.    • Tore down old and damaged clinic rooms and buildings unfit for use.    • Top Local Community Elders and OneMama advisory community board are taking action on their own now to do      fundraising for the clinic which in ways as never before.    • Computers, new forms and reporting system in place to improve statistics and health reporting.    • New Medicines and upgraded the supply list to include leading medicines.    • We hired two new Registered nursing practitioners so that we can now have 7 days of health services      instead of 5 days.    • We now have upgraded the Crafts programs and educational Economic sustainability program for      both International and Local market level.    • Hired new Crafts Teacher and put in more robust program in place every week.    • Distributed birthing kits to rural Traditional midwives who have no supplies In surrounding area's with      our Birthing Kit Outreach program and partner BKFA.    • New 2012 Clothing Designs for OneMama collection are now ready for distribution and to be submitted for stores.    • Worked with SunSaluter to bring new solar technology and water purification to the clinic site Siobhan's Personal Highlights on Trip...    • My first bout with Malaria – I am on the mend now    • Severe allergic reaction to the Malrone – (Anti Malaria meds) – caused my vulnerability to Malaria    • African Rats... jumping in my bed while sleeping... twice    • Car Breakdowns and Flat tires on side of highways in extremely dangerous area's    • Crying with Mama Jamira Tears of Joy!.. with the first night of Light and power on the clinic grounds Thanks to all of you who have been supporting us this year and during this trip. CLICK HERE to view Pictures from this trip and new changes to the clinic CLICK HERE to view Videos and Siobhan's Video Blogs from this trip We have some amazing new additions to our OneMama collection for sell now. Visit OneMama.org to check out new hats, dresses, shirts, and accessories! All proceeds go back into the programs OneMama supports. Look stylish while donating to a great cause! Thank you for all your support, just a little makes a huge difference in the world! ~Siobhan "ShaBoom" Neilland | Founder of OneMama and ShaBoom Products 866-485-1447 415-863-7648 sn@onemama.org "We are all OneMama on this OneMother Earth! We all want to feel like we are loved and we matter in this world!" OneMama Donations: Your contribution will directly go to benefit the women, children, and men of these communities. OneMama is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your contributions are tax-deductible. If you have any questions about your donation, you may contact OneMama by phone at 866-485-1447 or 415-971-9324 or online at www.onemama.org/contact_onemama.html.

OneMama Shopping Gala & Fashion Show - Dec 15 & 16 - CLEARANCE SALE- Give Gifts of OneMama & ShaBoom Cosmetics

2 Day's ONLY - OneMama CLEARANCE Sale in Jazz'z Salon Storefront Give Sassy and Fun Gifts of LOVE & Get a 2012 Tax Write-off! Sassy Dresses, Shirts, and Jewelry made in Africa by OneMama communities & ShaBoom Cosmetics to Make you look Fabulous!   San Francisco's Jazz'z Salon across from Yoshi's Sat Dec 15th and Sun 16th Shopping from 2-6pm each day Jazz's Salon - 1315 Fillmore Street SF, CA 94115 Support OneMama by LOOKING GOOD! Come buy the new Sassy Designs that look great on everyone and make wonderful gifts! Save 10-40 lives with each purchase. This may be the only time you get to see the whole OneMama collection and ShaBoom Cosmetics line in one place to buy all your Holiday gifts all at one time! We will have stylists and makeup artists on site to help you find the best ensemble and Fresh and Glowing Look! OneMama & Jazz'z Salon have teamed up for a weekend of Fun, Fashion & Shopping that Saves Lives! Fashion Show: Dec 15th 7pm-8pm PST Hosted by Jazz's Salon and Gregory Burrell Music by: DJ Mandic & Darling Bonnie Plenty of Parking Available @ Fillmore Heritage Center and Fillmore Center Click Here to view flyer. OneMama needs to raise $5000 this quarter for medical supplies and health programs. Nobody Helps Celebrate The Ones We Love Like OneMama! 100% of proceeds from OneMama collection goes to buying medical supplies and OneMama programs. OneMama programs are helping mothers in Africa to have safe and healthy births, bringing beautiful, healthy, and well-cared for babies into the world each day and teaching families economic and health sustainability! OneMama is helping everyone feel loved and that they matter in this world. Help keep OneMama in motion with this mission and receive gifts for yourself or the ones you love at the same time! Out of town? No worries... Visit www.onemama.org and www.shaboomproducts.com to shop Online today! Special Offer: Spend $100+ on OneMama and ShaBoom Products and receive 20% off! Enter Coupon Code Love2OneMama at checkout. Expires: 12-31-12 OneMama Collection Items - Make Great, Unique Gifts that you can Write-off! Check out our brand new OneMama Sterling Silver necklace - pandent + chain - what better way to support OneMama then to wear with pride this conversation piece - a beautifully designed and unique OneMama Action Hero necklace! *Quantities limited, order today! Click Here for details Skincare and Cosmetics - 100% of Proceeds Now Go to OneMama! ShaBoomProducts.com has donated a large shipment of ShaBoom Cosmetics (comparable to BareMinerals) for OneMama supporters to purchase as a donation and receive as holiday gifts with a tax write off to boot! So you not only help someone (perhaps yourself) look great, you also feel great knowing you helped OneMama's cause with your purchase. Special Offer: Spend $100+ on ShaBoom Products and receive 20% off! Enter Coupon Code Love2OneMama at checkout. Expires: 12-31-12 Click Here to shop today!! Letter from OneMama Founder – Siobhan Neilland - on OneMama Updates Nov. 1, 2012 Hello Sweet OneMama Family, Wow!... I made it through another adventurous trip to the OneMama Birthing and Health clinic in Uganda and now on my way back home to San Francisco. It seems every trip gets more intense and complicated as I continue to do this work. It was another very long, challenging and interesting journey but we made major headway. I am honored and in AWE!... with all of YOU!... YOU..The OneMama family around that world has come together with donations and volunteering all these years , to make this clinic and the OneMama programs grow in ways that seemed impossible a short while ago! We as a OneMama family have brought Light to a place where there was only darkness... Literally!.. The solar power has been installed and now for first time in History we have power and light in an area that has never had it and can have a properly lit clinic for babies to be born in. Miracles Happen!... This was our most successful trip we have ever had! We accomplished the impossible in a very short time with MANY challenges, obstacles and as always interesting adventures. Apparently, miracles are what we depend on and what keeps the OneMama project alive. The challenges I endured to arrive at success this trip, once again made me question if I could keep doing this. Apparently , that is also a part of the equation of things falling into place on these trips. Yes, I admit, I wanted to quit this time again, but all is good and I am back on the OneMama train again. This is my life's work. The lesson I learned was to not get attached to any of the good or the bad, it just keeps changing no matter what your plans..and then the answers come in the process. New Miracles that YOU helped create...    • Solar Panels and Power Installed – We now have a fully self contained solar power system for lights,      refrigerator for medicine, and computers.    • New Delivery Bed for birthing mothers.    • New Refrigerator to store new kinds of medicines.    • Built all new clinic, birthing rooms, office and upgraded all rooms on facility to get a higher      registration as a health center and get Ugandan Government support.    • Tore down old and damaged clinic rooms and buildings unfit for use.    • Top Local Community Elders and OneMama advisory community board are taking action on their own now to do      fundraising for the clinic which in ways as never before.    • Computers, new forms and reporting system in place to improve statistics and health reporting.    • New Medicines and upgraded the supply list to include leading medicines.    • We hired two new Registered nursing practitioners so that we can now have 7 days of health services      instead of 5 days.    • We now have upgraded the Crafts programs and educational Economic sustainability program for      both International and Local market level.    • Hired new Crafts Teacher and put in more robust program in place every week.    • Distributed birthing kits to rural Traditional midwives who have no supplies In surrounding area's with      our Birthing Kit Outreach program and partner BKFA.    • New 2012 Clothing Designs for OneMama collection are now ready for distribution and to be submitted for stores.    • Worked with SunSaluter to bring new solar technology and water purification to the clinic site Siobhan's Personal Highlights on Trip...    • My first bout with Malaria – I am on the mend now    • Severe allergic reaction to the Malrone – (Anti Malaria meds) – caused my vulnerability to Malaria    • African Rats... jumping in my bed while sleeping... twice    • Car Breakdowns and Flat tires on side of highways in extremely dangerous area's    • Crying with Mama Jamira Tears of Joy!.. with the first night of Light and power on the clinic grounds Thanks to all of you who have been supporting us this year and during this trip. CLICK HERE to view Pictures from this trip and new changes to the clinic CLICK HERE to view Videos and Siobhan's Video Blogs from this trip We have some amazing new additions to our OneMama collection for sell now. Visit OneMama.org to check out new hats, dresses, shirts, and accessories! All proceeds go back into the programs OneMama supports. Look stylish while donating to a great cause! Thank you for all your support, just a little makes a huge difference in the world! ~Siobhan "ShaBoom" Neilland | Founder of OneMama and ShaBoom Products Other Ways to Help Fund OneMama Support OneMama by looking good! Proceeds from purchases made of the OneMama Collection or ShaBoom Products (being compared to BareMinerals) go back into and support OneMama programs. This unique way of supporting OneMama will give you everything you need to look your philanthropist best! Visit www.onemama.org and www.shaboomproducts.com to shop Online today! OneMamas everywhere thank you for your continued support and love. Love and Light (and Happy Holidays!), Siobhan and the OneMama Team 866-485-1447 415-863-7648 sn@onemama.org "We are all OneMama on this OneMother Earth! We all want to feel like we are loved and we matter in this world!" OneMama Donations: Your contribution will directly go to benefit the women, children, and men of these communities. OneMama is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your contributions are tax-deductible. If you have any questions about your donation, you may contact OneMama by phone at 866-485-1447 or 415-971-9324 or online at www.onemama.org/contact_onemama.html.