The Motherhood Penalty

“Because of old workplace paradigms, becoming a mother can take a toll on a woman’s earnings and jeopardize her family’s economic security.” Read more about the impact motherhood has on women’s earnings and financial security in The Motherhood Penalty from …

Become a WANDA (Women and Allies) Mom

We are still accepting applications for our 2024 program cycle. If you know any striving single moms who are ready to invest in their success, please send them our way! Moms who join our year-long program will …

Applications Open

June is an important month for WANDA—we’ve just launched our application and are working to recruit our next cohort of striving single moms while simultaneously preparing to honor our graduating cohort at our August celebration …

Make a Donation in Honor of Moms

WANDA (Women and Allies) celebrates the achievements of mothers. Those who inspire, raise, and support us to create better lives for ourselves and each other. This Mother’s Day, support someone special in your life through …

RISE 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference Recap

By Danika Dellor On March 29, I had the privilege of attending the RISE 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference in San Mateo. The day was an engaging exploration of the multifaceted challenges impeding women’s progress, obstructing …

2023 Annual Report

WANDA (Women and Allies) is dedicated to building economic justice for single mothers and their families through education, investment, empowerment, and collaboration with community-based nonprofits. We recognize that breaking the cycle of poverty requires various …

RISE 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference

Come by and say hello as we’ll be at the RISE 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference on Thursday, March 28 at the College of San Mateo. The goal of this conference is to present data and share stories …

Tax Season Resources

It’s tax season! Tax-Aid is offering eligible clients free tax services at several locations across the Bay Area in English and Spanish. Please contact Tax-Aid at 415-229-9240 or visit their website if you have any questions or need assistance.