The latest in single mother success.
WANDA (Women and Allies) advances economic justice for single mothers and their families through education, empowerment, investment, and community partnership. In 2025, our work was shaped by changing conditions that pushed more single-mother households into …
This month, we honor and recognize Women’s History Month. As a financial empowerment organization, focused on supporting single mothers and their families, this month also offers an opportunity to better understand the economic contributions of …
As a single mother of six, my main priority has always been to show up as the best mother for my children. But after becoming the sole financial provider for my family a couple years …
WANDA has been awarded a generous grant through the Barbara Jones Memorial Fund. Barb was an early, sustaining supporter of WANDA. She believed wholeheartedly in our mission and was an engaged, thoughtful member of our …
WANDA is thrilled to be featured in the March issue of San Carlos Living Magazine. Check out the article featuring our work and highlights two of our San Carlos-based WANDA Moms, Ana and Jackie. Read …
It has been a pleasure to see WANDA grow and mature over the years, and to be a part of an organization that is continually working to build a strong community of women and allies …
Growing up, I did not have an ideal relationship with money. I was never taught how to manage my finances or how to budget and save for my future. When I did become financially stable …
We are thrilled to share that the Community Foundation of San Carlos awarded WANDA with a $4,500 grant in support of our program. This year, the Foundation received a record number of applications — reflecting …
Earlier this month, WANDA and our partners at Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center celebrated the graduation of 14 participants who completed the 10-week Creciendo en el Hogar entrepreneurship training. These rising childcare business owners worked alongside the …
Although San Mateo County is seen as an area with affluent people, it is also full of different socio-economic classes and family dynamics, like single mothers such as myself. Living in San Mateo County for …
