WANDA (Women and Allies) celebrates the achievements of mothers. Those who inspire, raise, and support us to create better lives for ourselves and each other. This Mother’s Day, support someone special in your life through …
Alumna Spotlight: Jessica Gallup, Cohort 14 (2024 Graduate)
Joining WANDA was a turning point for me. At that time, my daughter was just a few months old, and I felt that I was totally drowning in most areas of my life, including financially. …
2023 Annual Report
WANDA (Women and Allies) is dedicated to building economic justice for single mothers and their families through education, investment, empowerment, and collaboration with community-based nonprofits. We recognize that breaking the cycle of poverty requires various …
RISE 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference
Come by and say hello as we’ll be at the RISE 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference on Thursday, March 28 at the College of San Mateo. The goal of this conference is to present data and share stories …
Tax Season Resources
It’s tax season! Tax-Aid is offering eligible clients free tax services at several locations across the Bay Area in English and Spanish. Please contact Tax-Aid at 415-229-9240 or visit their website if you have any questions or need assistance.
The Legacy of Barbara Jones
WANDA is deeply grateful to the family of our longtime supporter and friend Barbara Jones. We are delighted to share that WANDA will receive another generous multi-year grant in memory of Barb. For more information …
Grant Announcement
The Summit League supports nonprofits in the areas of the arts, education, health and/or welfare, and to respond to emergency needs in Santa Clara County. Thank you to the Summit League for granting WANDA with a general …
“What Does ‘Wealth’ Mean to You?”
Listen to Aisha Nyandoro, CEO of Springboard to Opportunities, as she shares the stories of single moms who participated in a first-of-its-kind program that offered them $1,000 per month with no strings attached. In this Ted Talk, Aisha …
WANDA Alumna Takes on Goal Setting
With the recent retirement of longtime WANDA Faculty Member Barbara Tyler, we were tasked with finding a new teacher for our popular Goal Setting classes. Thankfully, WANDA Alumna Alexandra (Alex) Schaeffer was a natural fit for the …
She Had a Dream
Throughout history, women have played pivotal roles in shaping some of the most historic moments that define our collective memory. One striking example is the significant contribution of Dr. Prathia Hall to Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic …