WANDA’s Annual Report covering Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 is ready!
Celebrating Amazing Mothers in History
It is time to bring women to the front of the old proverb – “Ahead of every successful man is a strong,” capable, resilient woman and mother. In honor of Black History month, let’s remember …
Volunteer Profile – Jessica Lorenzo
WANDA’s mission to support single mothers to achieve their lifelong goals is what inspired Jessica Lorenzo (center) to inquire about volunteering back in 2015. Since then, Jessica has been a regular presence at WANDA’s monthly …
Welcome, Diane Russell
Last year, WANDA welcomed our newest member of the Governance Council (GC), Diane Russell. Diane was an executive at Charles Schwab for over 23 years, holding various roles primarily in product management. Her most recent …
WANDA Graduate Esmeralda Rubi Garcia – Profile of Success
I have volunteered in so many different nonprofit organizations over the last 7 years. To be frank I’m not sure where exactly or who directed me to WANDA but, what I do know is that …
MidPen Housing + WANDA Partnership Launches
After a delay due to the pandemic, WANDA and MidPen Housing kicked off their partnership pilot on September 16th. Longtime WANDA volunteer Jessica Lorenzo is working with MidPen staff to facilitate the sessions. This month, …
WANDA Kicks-off Cohort 14
WANDA launched our 14th cohort of amazing moms in September, marking our second virtual engagement! WANDA moms learned about the emotional side of money, how to budget and how to plan for unexpected emergencies. While …
Faculty Profile – Mansi Goel
Learn more about Mansi Goel, Executive and Group Coach who teaches WANDA’s “Interviewing Skills” seminar. Mansi is motivated to share her skills/services with people who may not have the means to engage in professional coaching. Learn …
Matching Grant
WANDA has achieved more than half of a $300,000 matching grant, but we have more to go! Please help us achieve our ⅔ goal before the end of 2021. There has never been a better time …
A Special Message to our WANDA Moms
“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. January 15th …