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WANDA provides a financial literacy program to invest in single mother success in Silicon Valley.

Founded by women for women, WANDA (Women and Allies) is a strong community of women and allies committed to investing in single mother success. Since 2007, WANDA has been instrumental in helping hundreds of powerful women create positive mindsets and invest in their first homes, pursue higher-paying jobs, seek promotions, start successful businesses, build their savings, and secure their financial future.

06/02/2026

🌟 WANDA Instructor Spotlight: Mansi Goel

As an instructor with WANDA, watching single mothers actively commit to working on themselves through the challenges they face, exploring their authenticity, finding empowerment, and reclaiming their true selves, has been a gift and a privilege to Mansi Goel.

Mansi has a background in tech and spent 10 years at Google before retiring as the Global Head of Product Policy and becoming a leadership coach. The professional development she had access to had helped her grow and succeed, which inspired her to help other women reach for their dreams.

Read Mansi's full spotlight: https://bit.ly/49qrU1U

05/11/2026

2025 Annual Report | When the Village Shows Up: Collective Support for Single Mothers in a Changing Landscape

WANDA (Women and Allies) advances economic justice for single mothers and their families through education, empowerment, investment, and community partnership. In 2025, our work was shaped by changing conditions that pushed more single-mother households into crisis.

In response, WANDA adapted its approach to meet families where they are, launching Measure K Rent Assistance, expanding our partnerships, and investing in growing the reach of WANDA’s programming.

We’d like to send a special thank you to all of our generous supporters for their impactful 2025 giving! With your support, we are helping strong, single moms build brighter futures. Read and download our 2025 Annual Report: https://bit.ly/48E4jKx

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to moms everywhere! 💜 💚 💜

Today we honor all of the incredible women who have come before us, who have beat the odds, and continue to be a shinning light in our lives. Join us in supporting the next generation of mothers on their financial literacy journey as they build a brighter future for their families.

Donate today: https://bit.ly/4uoUlFd

05/08/2026

💜 💚 Grant Announcement: Silicon Valley Community Foundation 💜 💚

We are pleased to share that Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) has awarded WANDA a total of $17,000 in grant funding. This includes a $1,000 general operating grant from the President’s Discretionary Fund and a $16,000 grant from the Community Impact & Policy (CIP) division to support internal capacity. These grants recognize the role WANDA plays in strengthening the community.

We extend our gratitude to SVCF for its continued support.

05/06/2026

Partnership update! WANDA and Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center partnered to support moms in building financial stability while launching or growing licensed Family Child Care (FCC) businesses. This collaboration combines WANDA’s matched savings program with Renaissance’s FCC licensing support and Creciendo en el Hogar, a 10-week training program focused on business development, licensing, and helping participants either establish or strengthen their in-home child care programs.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4n54SDf

05/04/2026

WANDA Mom Spotlight: Maribel, Cohort 16

"When I look back on my journey with WANDA, there is a stark difference between the Maribel I was before and the Maribel I’ve become with the help of WANDA’s partnerships and programming. WANDA showed me how to step outside of my comfort zone to go after opportunities I did not think were possible for someone like me."

Read Maribel's inspiring story: https://bit.ly/4cLB2jJ

04/08/2026

The legacy of Barb Jones continues!

WANDA has been awarded a generous grant through the Barbara Jones Memorial Fund. Barb was an early, sustaining supporter of WANDA. She believed wholeheartedly in our mission and was an engaged, thoughtful member of our donor community. WANDA is deeply grateful to her family for carrying on her legacy through this generous multi-year grant.

Read more about Barb's lasting legacy: https://bit.ly/41D37Dg

04/03/2026

WANDA Mom Spotlight: Faviola, Cohort 17

"As a single mother, my main priority has always been to show up as the best mother for my children. But after becoming the sole financial provider for my family a couple years ago, my faith wavered in my ability to provide and create a stable future for my children — one where we didn’t have to constantly worry about bills and finances. Since joining WANDA, I’ve gained the resources and confidence to bring my family to financial freedom and stability."

Read Faviola's inspiring story: https://bit.ly/41GkOSp

04/01/2026

As March comes to a close, we honor and recognize Women’s History Month. As a financial empowerment organization, focused on supporting single mothers and their families, this month also offers an opportunity to better understand the economic contributions of these women and how they trickle down to the next generation and our local communities.

In the United States, roughly 25 percent of children live with a single parent, and about 80 percent of those households are led by mothers. This rate is among the highest in the developed world. These single mothers are the breadwinners, consumers, and decision-makers shaping the economic futures of their families. When mothers are able to build income, savings, and financial assets, the effects extend past their familial walls.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4m2C6SZ

03/16/2026

WANDA is thrilled to be featured in the March issue of San Carlos Living Magazine. Check out the article featuring our work and highlights two of our San Carlos-based WANDA Moms, Ana and Jackie. Read their inspiring stories or find it in print across San Carlos: https://bit.ly/4tZklYz

Address

650B Fremont Avenue #130
Los Altos, CA
94204

Telephone

+18559263278

Website

https://womenandallies.org/

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