St. Louis, Mo., June 7, 2004-Taylor-Morley Community Partnership Board Member, Andrea Lenzen, and Taylor-Morley Human Resource Manager, Deb Angelbeck, presented Lawson Calhoun, CEO of The Olive Branch, with a $2,500 donation on May 12.

"After reviewing the Olive Branch's mission, we knew the criteria coincided with our mission and qualified for receiving a donation from our organization," explained Lenzen, who also is a Chair on the Partnership's Allocation Team.

The Olive Branch provides residential and social services to homeless pregnant and parenting adolescents as they continue their education, maintain their young family and work toward becoming self-sufficient. Their residents range from ages 16-21 and are homeless when they enter the program. The Olive Branch provides a home for up to 24 months while the adolescents complete their education and learn how to care for their young infant. The donation will be used to primarily purchase needed furniture and appliances for the adolescents in homes.

The mission of the Community Partnership at Taylor-Morley Homes is to establish, or assist in the restoration of the quality of life for individuals in need. With a true commitment from our trade partners, employees and friends we intend to provide both financial and volunteer support through fund raising and sharing of our time and talents. By showing those in need compassion, understanding and support we hope to build a caring community where all are welcome and want to live.

Taylor-Morley Homes has over 25 new home communities in the St. Louis and Metro East regions. It celebrates 52 years in the building industry and has been St. Louis' only local homebuilder to be recognized as "2001 America's Best Builder" by Builder magazine and the National Association of Home Builders. For more information on Taylor-Morley Homes, please visit its website at www.taylormorley.com.