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 …
Alumna Spotlight: Hanaa Salha, Cohort 15
Inspired by a close friend and fellow single mother, Hanaa Salha was ready to enhance her financial situation and overall well-being. “Before joining WANDA, my circumstances were daunting. A divorce and job changes had left me struggling …
How Women Lead Podcast: Episode 95 | Empowering Single Mothers Through Economic Opportunity with Danika Dellor
“We think of assets as traditional things like your cash, what you own, homeownership, etc. But what we want our participants to know is that they are their own best asset.” Listen to our very …
It’s Giving Season
WANDA is a strong community of women and allies, committed to investing in single mother success. This giving season, we are deeply grateful for your support. Just as our investment of time, funds, and support help WANDA moms …
Alumna Spotlight: Melody Miranda, Cohort 13
Facing financial uncertainty and even homelessness, WANDA mom Melody Miranda knew something had to change, not only for her future but the livelihood of her three children, too. Before WANDA, I was living paycheck to paycheck, moving …
How Women Give Grant
How Women Give works to support and learn about the most powerful solutions to issues for women and girls and democratically vote on where to invest our resources. This year, it set out to support women-led …
Inspiring Articles for WANDA Moms
Ms. Magazine | Single Moms Need Financial Support: ‘The Money We Receive Isn’t Enough to Cover Everything‘ CNN | Let us now praise single moms