"I’ve been there. I’ve been one of those people who was embarrassed to ask anybody for anything. I felt like your private stuff should stay private. To feel so welcome and be able to just let it out, it felt so good."
– Patty Sanchez, WACCS Bilingual Advoicate & Office Assistant
"I’ve been there. I’ve been one of those people who was embarrassed to ask anybody for anything. I felt like your private stuff should stay private. To feel so welcome and be able to just let it out, it felt so good."
– Patty Sanchez, WACCS Bilingual Advoicate & Office Assistant
Patricia Sanchez, Bilingual Advocate
“I learned firsthand how life changing WACCS’ programs are because they both saved and changed my life. I love the opportunity I have to pay it forward and help other women break down barriers so they can improve their lives also.”
Patricia Sanchez came to WACCS seeking assistance for herself and her five children in 2014. Since her first visit, she has escaped an abusive relationship, completed a shelter program, secured housing, and is ...read more
Patricia Sanchez, Bilingual Advocate
“I learned firsthand how life changing WACCS’ programs are because they both saved and changed my life. I love the opportunity I have to pay it forward and help other women break down barriers so they can improve their lives also.”
Patricia Sanchez — known as Patty amongst her WACCS fmaily — came to WACCS seeking assistance for herself and her five children in 2014. Since her first visit, she has escaped an abusive relationship, completed a shelter program, secured housing, and is now working towards her certification as a clinical medical assistant through Truckee Meadows Community College.
Patty is now serving as WACCS’ bilingual advocate helping women move their lives forward. She is committed to working in her community to make sure more women know about WACCS and have access to their life-changing services.
