WANDA recently celebrated the graduation of our program participants in collaboration with the LEMO Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all student-athletes within Silicon Valley communities through sports, technology, and philosophy. …
Honorary WANDA Mom Spotlight: Lateefah Simon
With over 25 years of experience as a veteran organizer, a long-time philanthropic leader, and a nationally recognized advocate for civil rights and racial justice in Oakland and the broader Bay Area, Lateefah embodies the spirit of …
Recap: WANDA’s Graduation Celebration
Earlier this month, the women and allies of WANDA came together to celebrate and honor our graduating Cohort 13! It was an inspiring afternoon; Lateefah Simon kicked us off with an engaging keynote speech, WANDA …
Continued Partnership with MidPen Housing
Building upon the success of our 2022 pilot program in collaboration with MidPen Housing, a respected nonprofit affordable housing provider in Northern California, we’re thrilled to announce an upcoming second partnership this fall. This endeavor …
“Raised by latchkey, powered by sarcasm”
By Danika Dellor, Executive Director of WANDA Recently, I had the honor of being recognized as a Woman of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, culminating at a lovely celebratory dinner in San José. …
Alumna Spotlight: Stacey Mobley, Cohort 14
WANDA came into my life at a time when I was struggling to make ends meet and living paycheck to paycheck, with a depleted savings account. Alongside various health issues and numerous other challenges, I …
WANDA Awarded PACF Grant
We are thrilled to announce that WANDA has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Palo Alto Community Fund (PACF). This generous grant will support our mission of transforming the lives of striving single mother …
Alumna Spotlight: Sophia Sandoval, Cohort 13
WANDA came into my life at a time when I had lost my job, my home, and my desire to continue living a routine life. I vividly remember the day I made up my mind …
Recap: Mother’s Day Tea
We hosted a fabulous Mother’s Day Tea for new WANDA allies to hear directly from two of our moms, Stacey Mobley and Sophia Sandoval. Both Stacey and Sophia kindly shared their first-hand experiences and how …
WANDA Awarded Sutter Health Palo Alto Community Foundation Grant
We are thrilled to announce that WANDA has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Sutter Health Palo Alto Community Foundation. This generous grant will support our mission of transforming the lives of striving single …