Friends group
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy Supporters
Also called: Friends of Chester a Arthur School Education Foundation, MANAS, Friends of Chester Arthur
A volunteer-led group that supports Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy, a Philadelphia public school. It helps celebrate the school, raises money for its needs, and connects families with the school.
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What they do
Help at school events, contribute items for in-school events, or join a committee such as fundraising, community engagement, or marketing and communication.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
The board meets monthly, and each board member is expected to serve on at least one committee. Committees take new members at any point in the school year. Volunteers also help with recurring school events such as Movie Night and the Back to School Jam.
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy
- Address
- 2000 Catharine St
- Part of the city
- South
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Fill in the Volunteer/Board Interest form linked from the Connect page, or help at a school event such as Movie Night or the Back to School Jam..
What to expect
Committees and events run through the school year. The board meets monthly, and each board member is expected to serve on at least one committee. The site does not give meeting times, a time commitment or dues, so ask when you fill in the form.
Tips for your first visit
- Ask about school district clearances before you sign up for classroom, field trip or after-school club help.
- Subscribe to the MANAS newsletter, or follow the group on Facebook or Instagram, to hear about events.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The Connect page links a public interest form, and people can join a committee at any point in the school year. No dues or approval step is stated..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Cost not known yet
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: manasupporters.org Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: manasupporters.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: manasupporters.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Matthew Olesh Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: manasupporters.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: Instagram, Facebook Source: manasupporters.org; Source: manasupporters.org
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- May 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- High
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- manasupporters.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Name, Other names, Summary, What they do, Text, Status, Last sign of life, Location, Website, Social media
- manasupporters.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: First step, What they do, Contacts
- manasupporters.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, First step
- manasupporters.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, First step
- manasupporters.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Status, Last sign of life, Sign of life url
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