NEWS

Katherine Naylor’s Retirement
15Jul

Katherine Naylor’s Retirement

Katherine Naylor, Manager of Purchasing, retires after a 36-year career with ARCHS and its predecessor organization, Caring Communities. Katherine was Caring Communities’ second official employee,…

Diane Page’s Retirement
15Jul

Diane Page’s Retirement

Diane Page has served as Director of Grant Initiatives for the past 15 years, providing strategic support to ARCHS funded partners, with a special focus…

ARCHS Gives Back
14Jul

ARCHS Gives Back

On June 18, ARCHS colleagues had an amazing day volunteering at a house build with funded partner Habitat Saint Louis. The ARCHS team supported the construction…

KIPP Honors ARCHS
14Jul

KIPP Honors ARCHS

In June, ARCHS was honored by KIPP Public Schools of St. Louis as its 2024-2025 Community Partner of the Year. KIPP recognized the vital leadership role ARCHS…

ARCHS Garners 6th FOCUS Award
20Jun

ARCHS Garners 6th FOCUS Award

In May 2025, ARCHS proudly accepted an unprecedented sixth FOCUS St. Louis What’s Right with the Region Award on behalf of its innovative Local Food Purchase…

ARCHS In Action with Steven Louis Brawley
13Jun

ARCHS In Action with Steven Louis Brawley

Our ARCHS in Action video series celebrates the work of our staff that provide strategic business consulting services and technical support to assist our network…

New KIDS COUNT Data Books Released
13Jun

New KIDS COUNT Data Books Released

New national and regional data has been released regarding the well-being of Missouri’s children and families. The Missouri KIDS COUNT® Data Book was released in April…

ARCHS In Action with Dr. Eboni Sterling
20May

ARCHS In Action with Dr. Eboni Sterling

Our ARCHS in Action video series celebrates the work of our staff that provide strategic business consulting services and technical support to assist our network…

ARCHS In Action with Les Johnson
22Apr

ARCHS In Action with Les Johnson

Our ARCHS in Action video series celebrates the work of our staff that provides strategic business consulting services and technical support to assist our network…

2025-2026 Afterschool RFP
16Apr

2025-2026 Afterschool RFP

ARCHS is issuing an RFP to provide funding to qualified service provider(s) to manage after school/out-of-school-time programs as a part of its After School for…

ARCHS Announces Retirement of CEO Wendell E. Kimbrough
12Mar

ARCHS Announces Retirement of CEO Wendell E. Kimbrough

Wendell E. Kimbrough, who has grown Area Resources for Community and Human Services (ARCHS) six-fold, has announced his retirement effective September 30, 2025. Kimbrough joined…

ARCHS Garners Third Quality Award
12Mar

ARCHS Garners Third Quality Award

On February 28, ARCHS was once again honored for its quality improvement efforts by the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) and was presented an…

ARCHS In Action with Brandi Smith
11Mar

ARCHS In Action with Brandi Smith

Our ARCHS in Action video series celebrates the work of our staff that provides strategic business consulting services and technical support to assist our network…

Call for Applications: Summer 2025 Youth Development Programs
06Mar

Call for Applications: Summer 2025 Youth Development Programs

Annually, and as resources are available, ARCHS provides state of Missouri funding to support summer programs and camps for school age youth (5-16 years old).…

ARCHS In Action with Sheryl Mitchell
11Feb

ARCHS In Action with Sheryl Mitchell

Our ARCHS in Action video series celebrates the work of our staff that provides strategic business consulting services and technical support to assist our network…

ARCHS In Action with Eric Monroe
21Jan

ARCHS In Action with Eric Monroe

Our ARCHS in Action video series celebrates the work of our staff that provides strategic business consulting services and technical support to assist our network…

FY25 Spring/Summer Youth Enrichment Request for Proposals
17Dec

FY25 Spring/Summer Youth Enrichment Request for Proposals

ARCHS is seeking funding proposals from service providers to deliver enrichment programming to youth in grades K-12.  Enrichment programming will be delivered in partnership with…

ARCHS FY2024 Audit
12Dec

ARCHS FY2024 Audit

Independent auditors have given ARCHS an “unmodified” or “clean” audit for the 23rd consecutive fiscal year. ARCHS’ FY 2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30,…

20th Anniversary Missouri Reentry Conference
21Nov

20th Anniversary Missouri Reentry Conference

In November, the Missouri Reentry Conference marked its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of impactful work. The Conference continues to serve as a vital networking and resource-sharing…

ARCHS Board Retirement
21Nov

ARCHS Board Retirement

In September, William H. Hobson retired from the ARHS’ Board of Directors. He joined the Board in 2006 and served as a member of the Executive Committee.…