From the Wildcat Den
This is your inside look at life at MANA—sharing stories, updates, and highlights from the events, activities, and student experiences made possible through MANAS funding. It’s where our community comes together to see the impact of your support in action.
Fun Day 2026: Celebrating Another Great Year!
School spirit was on full display at MANA's annual Fun Day, a beloved end-of-year tradition …
A Whole New World of Talent: MANA Presents Disney's Aladdin Kids
This spring, MANA scholars transported audiences to Agrabah with a spectacular production of Disney's Aladdin Kids…
Showing Love for Our MANA Teachers & Staff
The MANA Home & School Association (HSA) truly serves as the community engagement glue…
Copy That!
Sometimes, the tools that make the biggest difference are the ones we rely on every single day. Thanks to MANAS funding …
Inspiring a Love of Reading
MANA’s much-loved Spring Scholastic Book Fair brought joy and excitement to our school…
Learning Beyond the Classroom
MANAS funded an overnight camping trip for students in grades 6–8, giving our middle school scholars the opportunity to …
Spring Cleanup: Community in Action
The MANAS Building and Grounds Committee hosted a successful spring cleanup in …
Dance eXchange: Root, Rise, Dance
On April 7th, MANA’s 3rd and 4th grade students took the stage at Drexel University’s Mandell Theater for the annual Dance eXchange performance …
Turning Community Spirit into Student Success
The Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy community came together for our annual fundraiser, The Night Out — and what a night it was…
Spring Musical: Aladdin Kids
In spring 2026, MANA will host its first spring musical: Aladdin Kids …
Winter and Spring After School Clubs
MANAS has contributed funding to help pay for winter and spring after-school activities …
2026 Winter Concert
In January 2026 students in grades 2–5, along with our instrumentalists and after-school choir …
Squeezable Pouch Recycling Program
The GoGo squeeZ Free Recycling Program, sponsored locally MANAS …
2025 Southwest Center City 5K
The annual SWCC 5K Run is a beloved neighborhood tradition that brings Southwest Center City together …
Did You Know the School Playground Was Funded by MANAS (FoCA)?
What was once a stark asphalt schoolyard is now a joyful, dynamic playground—and it’s all thanks to this community organization …