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 Assistance Partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Missouri Department of Social Services, Ole Tyme Produce, and The Family and Community Trust.
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 of 50 funded partners. Our newest video features ARCHS’ Executive Vice President, Steven Louis Brawley. Learn about the agencies they support and their personal missions and commitment to community service.
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 2025 and provides an in-depth analysis of recent child well-being trends in the St. Louis region, focusing on indicators analyzed by the Family and Community Trust (FACT) related to child […]
Funded Partner Spotlight: Urban League
This month, we recognize Tauran, a dedicated participant in ARCHS’ funded program, Save Our Sons (SOS), provided by Urban League. Tauran enrolled in the pre-apprenticeship training program, which prepares clients for careers in the energy sector. Tauran had recently been offered a position with Spire Gas—his dream employer. Inspired by the training program’s mission to […]
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 of 50 funded partners. Our newest video features ARCHS’ Director of Research and Evaluation, Dr. Eboni Sterling. Learn about the agencies they support and their personal missions and commitment to […]
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 of 50 funded partners. Our newest video features ARCHS’ Vice President of Grant Initiatives, Les Johnson. Learn about the agencies they support and their personal missions and commitment to community […]
Funded Partner Spotlight: Southside Early Childhood Center
My name is Sonia. I’ve been connected to Southside Early Childhood Center since 2016. My relationship with Southside began when my youngest sister was just one year old. What immediately stood out to me was how warm, welcoming, and supportive the staff were, especially to families like mine who speak limited English. My mother only […]
Funded Partner Spotlight: Fathers & Families Support Center
Terrence’s story is a powerful testament to the impact of ARCHS’s funded Community Mentoring Services Program (CMSP) provided by the Fathers and Families Support Center. His journey highlights the importance of second chances, continuous growth, and the value of mentorship. By participating in the CMSP program and graduating from the Department of Youth Services (DYS), […]
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. During his 20-year tenure, he partnered with ARCHS’ board of directors and led his staff to create a grant model that supports funded agencies with business […]
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 the Baldrige Excellence Framework™ to inform its ongoing quality improvement efforts. Baldrige is a noted holistic framework used by organizations across multiple industries to improve their […]