Jana is a self-described “doer” and strategist. As an Associate Director with the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Jana conducts industry research to connect with recruiters, alumni and other industry insiders to source career …
Believing in Each Other and Ourselves
Jackie Weiler, WANDA Alumna WANDA is a new grantee of the Palo Alto Community Fund (PACF). On June 6th, PACF held their COMMunity event to celebrate over 90 new grantees. As one of four organizations …
We did it! Thank you, WANDA Donor Community
In 2021, WANDA was granted an amazing matching grant opportunity. We were given three years to raise $300,000 from our donor community. Thanks to our generous donors, we did it in 18 months! We are …
Join the WANDA Community!
WANDA is recruiting for our next cohort of success-minded single mothers! Applications are currently open.
WANDA Listens!
In 2021, WANDA engaged with Listen4Good to better understand our client’s experience with the virtual program through session surveys. We learned that clients felt positively about their overall experience. They expressed satisfaction with the content …
Believing in each other and ourselves!
by Rocio Alegria, WANDA Graduate 2020 In 2013, I had lost my mother due to lung cancer and I was raising my 1-year-old-son on my own without child support. I went through a period of …
Welcome, Jessica Lazar
In 2021, WANDA welcomed Jessica Lazar to the Governance Council (GC). Jessica brings a strong background in nonprofit professional experience from previous positions held in philanthropic and direct service organizations over the last 10+ years. …
Funding News!
WANDA is proud to be awarded another two year grant from the Sobrato Family Foundation! We are deeply grateful for the continued support which will build our capacity to serve more clients in Santa Clara …
Women’s History Month
In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month with the purpose of “commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.” Maya Angelou was a famous single mother …
Read about Your Impact
WANDA’s Annual Report covering Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 is ready!