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WANDA – 10 Years Helping Single Moms Succeed
The Women’s Achievement Network and Development Alliance (WANDA) is proud to celebrate ten years of helping single moms achieve their dreams. Here's our celebration video. Watch to find out how our nonprofit empowers single moms!
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WANDA Mom Honored at UCSF Graduation
Our wonderful WANDA mom, Lucia Alvarez, shared exciting news with us about her journey at San Francisco State University. As a graduating senior, she has been selected to receive the College Hood. Congratulations Lucia! Message from Lucia: "Thanks WANDA for being part...
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WANDA Mom, Noelia Corzo, on Cover of Time Magazine
A record number of women are now running for public office. We are honored to share that Noelia Corzo, WANDA mom and graduate of the WANDA program for single moms, was one of the 48 women featured on the cover of the January 29, 2018 issue of TIME magazine, for an...
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First Time Home Buyer Classes in Silicon Valley
Project Sentinel is a non-profit organization. Their primary function is to assist individuals with housing issues. Project Sentinel offers education by HUD-certified counselors for first time homebuyers in both a workshop and a 1:1 setting. When you successfully...
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A Path to a Reasonably Priced Education – Resource for WANDA Moms
WANDA Silicon Valley is a nonprofit program for low-income single moms in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, empowering them with knowledge, skills and financial assets to develop and achieve economic self-sufficiency. WANDA moms have invested in homes, college...
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Annual WANDA Leadership Circle Luncheon
Our annual Leadership Circle Luncheon, held on November 1st, was enjoyed by WANDA moms, supporters and staff. Every year we celebrate the impact WANDA has helping single moms achieve their potential. Many thanks to our speaker Jessica Linares Boyle, a Retention...
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WANDA – Single Mom Wins School Board Election
Congratulations to Noelia Corzo on her recent victory! She won the November 7th election and is now on the San Mateo - Foster City School Board. We are so proud of Noelia, a WANDA mom, and excited for the wonderful work and impact she will have in her new role. "I...
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WANDA Publishes Annual Report for 2016 – 2017
WANDA published our most recent Annual Report covering fiscal year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017. What a wonderful year it has been for the Women’s Achievement Network and Development Alliance (WANDA) and the single moms we serve! Our many accomplishments this past...
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WANDA Mom Buys Home with WANDA Matched Savings!
Megan Cullen is about to accomplish something that many WANDA moms dream of - using her WANDA matched savings funds toward the purchase of a home. This month she will close escrow on a house in Redwood City. At last she will be able to provide a tangible “safe spot,”...
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WANDA Mom Runs for San Mateo – Foster City Schoolboard
We are proud of our WANDA Mom, Noelia Corzo, who is running for San Mateo - Foster City School Board. The vote will be held in San Mateo County on Nov 7th, 2017. View the impressive list of Noelia's endorsements on her website. You can also donate to her campaign. Let...
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