339 Manumissions and Beyond Project

THE 339 COMMUNITY

The 339 Manumissions and Beyond Project is a faith-inspired passion-driven historical initiative led by Avis Wanda McClinton of Pennsylvania. Avis Wanda has dedicated her life to honoring and amplifying the voices of enslaved individuals once held by Quakers. At the heart of this project lie powerful and essential questions:

What happened to these individuals once they were manumitted?
Did they go on to build their families and communities?
Did the Quakers maintain relationships with them after their emancipation?

Our diverse and committed group includes Christians, members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), African-Americans, white Americans, and those of other ancestries and faiths, all united in a shared mission: to uncover and tell the untold stories of those who were freed.

We proudly collaborate with individuals, genealogists, historical societies, academic institutions, churches, and Quaker meetinghouses across the United States, all working together with a deep, vested interest in understanding and developing the story of this vital part of American history.

We invite like-minded individuals with a passion for history—particularly the history of enslaved Africans and African Americans—to join our growing community. Your voice, your skills, and your heart are welcome here.

Come be a part of this transformative journey. Help us honor the lives, legacies, and resilience of those once silenced.

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SUPPORT OUR PROJECT

Thank you for considering a gift to the 339 Manumissions & Beyond Project! Your generosity helps us continue our meaningful work of honoring the lives and legacies of those who came before us, preserving their stories, and connecting future generations to their ancestral histories.

BEFORE YOU GIVE

Before selecting your preferred method of giving, we kindly ask that you complete the brief contact information form below. This helps us maintain accurate donation records, acknowledge your generosity, and stay connected with those who support our mission.

Once you've submitted the form, simply choose the giving option that works best for you. We are truly grateful for your support!

WAYS TO GIVE

We offer several convenient ways to support the 339 Manumissions & Beyond Project. Our preferred method of giving is through Zeffy, which allows donations to be made securely and directly to our organization without platform processing fees. Whether you choose to give online, by mail, or through Friends Fiduciary, your generosity helps us continue the meaningful work of uncovering untold histories, honoring the lives of those who came before us, and ensuring their stories are never forgotten.

Directly Online
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Support our mission by making a secure online donation through Zeffy. This is the quickest and easiest way to give, allowing you to make a contribution directly to the 339 Manumissions & Beyond Project in just a few simple steps.

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By Mail

Prefer to give by mail? We welcome donations by check! Please make checks payable to 339 Manumissions & Beyond Project and mail your contribution to the address below.

339 Manumissions & Beyond Project

P.O. Box 43

Oreland, PA 19075-0043

Friends Fiduciary

Donations are overseen by a Fund Advisory Committee, with investments managed in accordance with Quaker values of peace, social justice, and environmental stewardship.

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The Enslaved

Their descendants

THE 339 COMMUNITY

What happened to these individuals once they were manumitted?

Did they go on to build their families and communities?

Did the Quakers maintain relationships with them after their emancipation?

Our diverse and committed group includes Christians, members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), African-Americans, white Americans, and those of other ancestries and faiths, all united in a shared mission: to uncover and tell the untold stories of those who were freed.

We proudly collaborate with individuals, genealogists, historical societies, academic institutions, churches, and Quaker meetinghouses across the United States, all working together with a deep, vested interest in understanding and developing the story of this vital part of American history.

We invite like-minded individuals with a passion for history—particularly the history of enslaved Africans and African Americans—to join our growing community. Your voice, your skills, and your heart are welcome here.

Come be a part of this transformative journey. Help us honor the lives, legacies, and resilience of those once silenced.