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Our Mission
The Crawford Taylor Foundation is committed to enabling and enhancing programs that create legacies within our St. Louis communities.
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Helping to feed the hungry.
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Helping to give neglected pets a second chance.
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Helping to create a place where children are cherished.
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Helping to prepare students for lifelong careers.
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Our Focus is Close to Home
St. Louis isn’t just a place we live in. It’s the place we live for. Below you’ll find areas where we try to live out that commitment.
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Community Development
We look for programs that enhance St. Louis's reputation nationally and internationally, and make our town a richer place to live.
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Women and Health
From basic food and shelter to health and education, initiatives that improve the lives of women and children remain a top priority.
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Animal Welfare
The Foundation seeks out groups whose efforts focus on rescue and rehabilitation, as well as the prevention of cruelty.
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Environment
We support the preservation of parks and places of natural beauty, along with education and development of long-term environmental solutions.
Since 1997, we’ve pursued Jack Taylor’s vision of a better St. Louis region by assisting initiatives that preserve beauty, prevent cruelty, create hope, and ultimately serve us all.
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