Animal Welfare League of Frederick County Fund
Honors Dedicated Volunteer

October 30, 2009: From a young age, Nathan McDaniel loved animals. It was this passion that led him in 2006 to become a volunteer with Animal Welfare League of Frederick County (AWLFC). From fostering cats to organizing fundraisers to recruiting new members, Nathan worked diligently to support AWLFC’s efforts to end pet homelessness in Frederick County. His dedication helped many animals and inspired his fellow volunteers.

Nathan McDaniel’s untimely death in December 2008 was a loss felt deeply by everyone involved with AWLFC. “None of us will ever forget Nathan,” explains Mary Elizabeth Hiatt, President. “He was a tireless volunteer.”

McDaniel included AWLFC as a beneficiary of his estate, leaving a legacy gift that will assure the long-term viability of this organization that focuses on all areas of animal well-being. Hiatt remarked when talking of McDonald’s planned gift, “Nathan’s bequest will enable AFLFC to greatly expand the number of animals and people we can help in Frederick County.”

AWLFC used a portion of McDaniel’s bequest to establish a fund in his memory with The Community Foundation of Frederick County. “Starting this fund is a way to commemorate Nathan’s service to our organization and his commitment to animal welfare,” Hiatt states. “It is the AWLFC Board of Directors’ desire to keep his legacy alive and to continue his work helping animals through this fund in his name.”

Having been a recipient of Community Foundation funds in the past, AWLFC was confident in its decision. “We felt that people would support our group and its long-term viability if they knew that their funds were being managed by a solid organization such as the Community Foundation,” Hiatt explains. “This permanent fund gives us peace of mind, knowing that our funds are in good hands.”

Providing peace of mind through professional fund management is what the Community Foundation has been doing since 1986. Over one-fourth of the 600-plus funds held by the Community Foundation honor the memories of deceased loved ones by providing funding designated for any number of causes throughout Frederick County. To date, the Community Foundation has given back more than $23 million in grants and scholarships.

Those who wish to honor the memory of Nathan McDaniel and support the work of AWLFC may make a secure, online donation at www.cffredco.org to The Nathan G. McDaniel Fund for The Animal Welfare League of Frederick County. To do so, click here. Checks made payable to The Community Foundation of Frederick County, with the Fund’s name inserted in the memo line, may be mailed to 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland, 21701. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. For additional information about the Community Foundation, call 301.695.7660.