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WANDA is here to support your goals and dreams, now and into the future. Our program is focused on increasing earning potential and asset building that will provide financial stability for you and your family.

When you join WANDA, you will:

Learn to set personal goals, boost your financial literacy, advance your career, and sharpen key life skills
Connect with a supportive community of like-minded, achievement-oriented women with similar challenges and goals
Graduate from WANDA with up to $6000 to invest in education, retirement, or home ownership
Gain access to WANDA’s large network of peers, mentors, and partner organizations
Pass the knowledge and skills you acquire along to your children

The WANDA program lasts one-three years in duration. During the first year, WANDA moms participate in classes once a month. Each participant opens a savings account when she joins and makes regular monthly deposits until she reaches $2000, or until the end of the three year period. WANDA matches these savings 2:1; a mom who saves $2000 can earn up to $4000 in matching funds. This money is then invested in an asset, such as a home, education, or retirement savings.

To be eligible to apply to WANDA, you must fit these criteria:

Complete your application and submit supporting documentation
Live, work, or attend school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County
Unmarried
File as head of household or single on your income tax return
Have at least one dependent 18 years or younger
Employed full or part-time, self-employment income or work study income
Personal assets valued below approximately $30,000
Have an income that falls within current WANDA income limits, as shown in the table below

We will request supporting documentation to verify your eligibility. We will ask you to submit the following documentation available when you begin your application:

Photo ID (driver’s license, passport, student ID)
Federal tax return (Form 1040) – first 2 pages only
Your latest pay stub
Full credit report. ALL pages of the full report please. You can get one free of charge at creditkarma.com

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