ABOUT US

Since 1966, East Mount Airy Neighbors (EMAN) has existed to bring the community together and provide a forum for friendly communication, mutual understanding, information, and education. While our programs have evolved over the past five decades to meet current needs, our efforts continue to focus on supporting initiatives and addressing concerns that affect East Mount Airy.

In addition to community events, clean-ups, and other grassroots programs, in recent years, some of our work has included:

  • The Community Grant Fund, awarding grants of all sizes to non-profits that geographically focus their work in East Mt. Airy. Managed by the Philadelphia Foundation, so far we have distributed over $474,695.

  • Service as a Registered Community Organization (RCO), handling zoning and land use issues in East Mt. Airy.

  • Partnership in the Mt. Airy Schools Coalition. The Coalition brings resources to seven local public schools: Day, Emlen, Henry, Houston, Jenks, Lingelbach, and Roosevelt.

  • Collaboration, along with West Mt. Airy Neighbors and Mt. Airy USA, in a 10-Year Strategic Plan for neighborhood revitalization. The project is funded through the Wells Fargo Regional Foundation.    

  • Partnership with Mt. Airy Art Garage, along with two local schools, in a mural arts project.

  • Partnership with the Mt. Airy CDC, WMAN, and BID in the Mt. Airy 2025 initiative, with a focus on safe streets, housing, and literacy.

If you are interested in becoming a general volunteer or serving on an EMAN committee, send us a note of interest to: info@eastmountairy.org.

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Our Footprint

  • Germantown Avenue on the West (West Mount Airy)

  • Stenton Avenue to the East (Cedarbrook)

  • Cresheim Valley Drive to the North (Chestnut Hill)

  • Washington Lane to the South (Germantown)