News
Susana Jimenez: Tenacity and resourcefulness pays off
Congratulations to Susana and her family! This summer Susana’s offer on a house in Bay Point was accepted, her WANDA matching funds were wired to the lender, and she closed on her home in late August. She’ll move in to her new home with her two sons in October. Until...
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How a WANDA Silicon Valley Mom Helped Build Her Own Affordable Home
Julieta Aquino strolls proudly through her gleaming new home, a modest split-level condo on a busy thoroughfare in Fremont. With her 14-year-old daughter in tow, she scans the still-sparsely furnished, open floor plan living room-kitchen, pointing out the glistening,...
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San Francisco 49er’s Community Welcome WANDA Moms
The 49ers wide receivers (and a few special guests) welcomed a number of women's empowerment groups to the first #49ersCamp Community Corner! "Thanks for joining us today BAWSI, CityTeam, Help A Mother Out, Oakland Elizabeth House, Next Door Solutions...
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Your Mom Raised You Right!
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our successful Mother's Day giving campaign. Our message is: Your Mom Raised You Right! Show her by donating to WANDA in her honor for Mother's Day! We sent e-cards to all of the moms acknowledging each donation. You can still...
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Congratulations to WANDA Silicon Valley’s Graduating Class
Congratulations to all the wonderful WANDA moms from Cohort 9 who graduated in April! We are so proud of your accomplishments! We had a great turnout and all of the speakers were so inspiring! Thanks to everyone who helped organize the event. Si se puede!!!The packed...
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Giving to WANDA is a GREAT Mother’s Day Gift
At WANDA, we serve low-income single moms by empowering them to change their lives. WANDA believes in investing in single moms right here in our own back yard to give all moms a chance at achieving their dreams and becoming financially independent. Honor your mom or...
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WANDA Mentorship Workshop with Corinne Augustine
Our annual Mentorship Workshop led by Corinne Augustine, WANDA faculty and Governance Council member was held on January 12th. Corinne spoke about mentoring and also had moms do exercises individually and in groups. Corinne covered the basic concepts of mentoring,...
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Annual Family Traditions Workshop
WANDA alumna and faculty member Charisse Fontes taught our Family Traditions Workshop on Saturday, December 8th. The annual event featured a lovely breakfast donated by our Leadership Circle members, and holiday crafts for the children of our current moms and alumnae...
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WANDA Mom, Julieta Aquino, with Glowe Chang, WANDA Governance Council Member
Meet Julieta Aquino, WANDA mom, and her daughter Alexys. This past Saturday was the dedication ceremony for the new housing development where Julieta will soon own her own home! It was a beautiful sunny morning. The excitement was palpable. Everyone was happy and even...
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Leadership Circle Luncheon a Success
Our annual Leadership Circle Luncheon, held on November 2nd, was enjoyed by WANDA moms, supporters and staff. Every year, we celebrate WANDA’s role in helping single moms achieve their full potential. Executive Director Danika Dellor announced WANDA’s partnership...
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