Inspired by a close friend and fellow single mother, Hanaa Salha was ready to enhance her financial situation and overall well-being. “Before joining WANDA, my circumstances were daunting. A divorce and job changes had left me struggling …
How Women Lead Podcast: Episode 95 | Empowering Single Mothers Through Economic Opportunity with Danika Dellor
“We think of assets as traditional things like your cash, what you own, homeownership, etc. But what we want our participants to know is that they are their own best asset.” Listen to our very …
It’s Giving Season
WANDA is a strong community of women and allies, committed to investing in single mother success. This giving season, we are deeply grateful for your support. Just as our investment of time, funds, and support help WANDA moms …
Alumna Spotlight: Melody Miranda, Cohort 13
Facing financial uncertainty and even homelessness, WANDA mom Melody Miranda knew something had to change, not only for her future but the livelihood of her three children, too. Before WANDA, I was living paycheck to paycheck, moving …
How Women Give Grant
How Women Give works to support and learn about the most powerful solutions to issues for women and girls and democratically vote on where to invest our resources. This year, it set out to support women-led …
Inspiring Articles for WANDA Moms
Ms. Magazine | Single Moms Need Financial Support: ‘The Money We Receive Isn’t Enough to Cover Everything‘ CNN | Let us now praise single moms
You’re WANDA’s Strongest Ally
The most impactful lesson I learned from the program was the importance of having a network of amazing women to guide me along my journey. WANDA empowered me to take charge of my personal finances …
Beyond the Immediate: The Power of Long-Term Investment
We often find ourselves faced with tough questions from mothers, funders, and partners. These questions challenge the very essence of what we do and why we do it. They make us reevaluate our approach, our …
WANDA’s Beneficial Partnership with Stanford University’s Alumni Consulting Team
WANDA has had the privilege of collaborating with Stanford University’s Alumni Consulting Team (Stanford ACT) on three pivotal strategic initiatives. Stanford ACT’s mission is to drive enduring community impact by mobilizing teams of Graduate School …
Alumna Spotlight: Fátima Perea, Cohort 13
Surrounded by incredible women and inspired by their empowering words, Fátima found the motivation to persevere. “I just wanted to take the time to thank the WANDA team and let you know how much you …