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ARCHS funds and strategically enhances human service initiatives to improve the lives of children and families in St. Louis’ most resource-deprived communities - disrupting generational poverty.
About Us
Established in 1998, Area Resources for Community and Human Services (ARCHS) is a 501c3 organization that provides grant funding and business consulting services to support area not-for-profit human service agencies.

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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 the organization in 2005....
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 Achievement Award. ARCHS uses...
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 of 50 funded partners....
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). For those interested in...