When you give mothers cash… Earlier this year, we shared a Ted Talk given by Aisha Nyandoro, CEO of Springboard to Opportunities. Springboard to Opportunities is a similar organization to WANDA, as they provide single moms with $1,000 per …
FHLBank San Francisco Awards $7.3 Million in Grants to Boost Economic Development
Working closely in partnership with Heritage Bank of Commerce, WANDA has been awarded a $100,000 economic development grant as part of The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco)’s Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for …
Gratitude for CZI
We are excited to share that we’ve been selected as a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Community Fund grantee partner. Established in 2017, the Community Fund is an annual grantmaking program that supports organizations that are increasing access to …
Our Growing Team
WANDA is excited to have Blanca Medina join our staff as our new Manager, Education and Partner Outreach. A WANDA alumna, Blanca facilitated our new Financial Literacy class focused on budgeting, and has been our lead faculty …
Girls’ Vision for the Future
The International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated on October 11, brought attention to the challenges girls face and promoted girls’ empowerment around the world. This year’s theme was “Girls’ vision for the future,” conveying a …
Celebrating Our 2024 Graduates
Last month, we gathered for our cherished tradition that brings together our diverse community of program participants, alumnae, donors, allies, and partners. Our annual event highlights the achievements of our graduates and celebrates the collective …
Welcome, New WANDA Moms
Since 2007, WANDA has been instrumental in helping hundreds of powerful women create positive mindsets and invest in their first homes, pursue higher-paying jobs, seek promotions, start successful businesses, build their savings, and secure their …
Our New Committees
We are excited to announce the creation of two new committees designed to increase client inclusion in our decision-making, improve client experience, and strengthen support for our moms. The Client Advisory Committee is a panel …
Five Year Strategic Plan
Over the next five years, WANDA will implement a comprehensive plan to modernize our program, advancing the socioeconomic mobility of single mothers and their families while expanding our impact. We will navigate changes by building …
Hispanic Heritage Month
Sunday, September 15 kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month, a tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. Among those we celebrate, we’d like to shine a …