The Frances McDonough Charitable Foundation
N/AOUTCOME: +$1,000,000 Grants and Donations
Frances McDonough believed in giving publicly, not for self-service or public recognition, but to remind and inspire others to give to those in need. Her inspiration continues through her Foundation, t ... he purpose of which is to aid those charitable organizations identified in her will and those involved in the preservation, care and maintenance of animals in the New Orleans metropolitan area. BKC assisted Mrs. McDonough in crafting her will to create such a foundation to carry out her wishes. The Foundation has provided funding for the construction and/or re-opening of the following projects: –“The Frances McDonough Memorial Animal Clinic”, a state-of-the-art veterinary clinic at Southern Animal Foundation’s facility on Magazine St. in New Orleans which had been destroyed in a fire during the summer of 2002. –“The Dr. Ralph J. and Frances B. McDonough Kitty Village,” a state-of-the-art cat shelter for homeless cats of all ages, breeds and medical conditions developed by St. Frances Animal Sanctuary at its no-kill animal shelter in Tylertown, MS. –The re-opening of the Gentilly campus of People Program at the Lutheran Center on Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans. People Program offers a variety of day-time activities and learning opportunities to senior citizens.
