The Foundation for Historical Louisiana Plans
for 2008
As we approach a new year, our aspirations guide us to higher goals and
expectations for ourselves and our community. At the Foundation for Historical
Louisiana, it is a time to renew and recommit to the organization's longtime
mission: preserving the architectural and cultural heritage of Louisiana.
We have carefully focused and selected preservation advocacy projects that
will drive the organization's work for 2008. Here are a few:
- Historic Baton Rouge Magnet High School
- Charity Hospital of New Orleans
- Historic Shushan (N.O. Lakefront) Airport
- St. Mary's Episcopal Church, West Feliciana
- LSU French House Restoration
- Carville Historic District
- 1928 Huey P. Long Fieldhouse Pool
- Old St. Gabriel Catholic Church
- Old Governor's Mansion Original Cypress Windows
Please help us by joining
FHL,
renewing your membership, or honoring FHL with a year-end gift.
We welcome a donation of ANY amount Our city and state cannot suffer another
loss like the demolition of the Union Tank Car Geodesic Dome.
We also ask that your consider helping us find philanthropists and corporate
entities to forever make an indelible mark on preservation in our community.
The Foundation has been chosen by the National Trust for Historic Preservation
to apply for a one to one challenge match for donations of $10,000 or greater.
This may be payable over three years at $3,333 per year. A pledge
is needed before January 14, 2008. It is an honor for FHL to
be selected to participate! With these funds we will hire a staff member
to work exclusively on preservation advocacy and technical
assistance Contributions are fully tax-deducible.
We know you are an ardent preservationist and we thank you for your past
support. Again, let us give you a personal assurance that with your assistance
we will strive to meet these ambitious goals for the coming year. With kind
regards for a happy new year!
Lenore Feeney -Chair
Carolyn
Bennett - Executive Director