OUR REQUEST

The Atlanta Chapter of Manchester High School Alumni once again is requesting your support for our annual fundraiser. This year we celebrate our 20th anniversary as a chapter, and we invite you to attend our Cocktail Affair. This event will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 2pm - 6:30pm at Lou Walker Senior Center, 2538 Panola Road, Stonecrest, Georgia 30058. The proceeds will support the At-Risk program at our alma mater in Manchester, Jamaica. You can purchase a ticket for the event, or you can donate by using the DONATE & TICKET button to support this very worthy cause. We are a registered non-profit organization.

OUR STORY

20 Years Honoring the Past – Investing in the Future

Manchester High School is more than a place we once attended—it is a part of who we are. It shaped us, grounded us, and gave many of us the foundation to pursue our dreams. We are grateful and we are driven to give back—not out of obligation, but out of deep gratitude.

Twenty years ago, our Alumni Chapter was established in the Stone Mountain area with a clear purpose: to serve our alma mater by supporting the At-Risk Program at Manchester High School. We recognized that while many of us were able to complete our journey, some students face real barriers—financial hardship, difficult family circumstances, and challenges that can stand in the way of graduation.

We simply could not stand by.

Over the years, through the commitment and generosity of alumni, the community, family, and friends, we have contributed approximately US$123,000 to support students in need. These funds have helped to provide meals, transportation, school supplies, external examination fees, medical assistance, and even the opportunity to participate in graduation—ensuring that students who might otherwise fall behind are given a fair chance to finish strong.

Every dollar tells a story of a student who stayed in school, a burden lifted, a future reclaimed. This is our legacy—and it continues with you. Thank you!

Today, we invite you to join us in honoring what Manchester High School has given to us by investing in the students who need us now. Your gift—no matter the amount—helps remove barriers and opens doors for a student determined to succeed.

Give today. Lift a student. Help us to carry the legacy forward.

20 years of giving!

The Atlanta Chapter

Manchester High School 20th Anniversary Fundraiser

A Cocktail Affair