Funded Partner Spotlight: St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE)

Mr. Simmons’ journey into the ARCHS’ funded Judicial Circuit Court Program (JCCP) through the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE), reflects his determination to overcome significant challenges in his life. Faced with unemployment, the responsibility of being a caregiver for his critically ill mother, and the needs of his two children, Mr. Simmons […]

ARCHS In Action with Jonathan Pulphus, Jr

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’ Director Jonathan Pulphus, Jr. Learn about the agencies they support and their personal missions and commitment to community service.

ARCHS’ KVFL Celebrates 15 Years

In September, ARCHS’ Kids Vision for Life-St. Louis (KVFL) partnership celebrated 15 years of providing vision care services to St. Louis area children. The celebration included the addition of a second vision care van to serve more students. ARCHS secured a $550,000 grant from the Missouri Department of Social Services to purchase, customize, and staff […]

ARCHS Featured in National Journals

ARCHS expertise as a unique grant-making organization noted for innovative quality improvement has been featured in two leading research publications. In June, ARCHS utilization of the nationally recognized Baldrige quality framework was featured in the prestigious Baldrige Chronicle of Leadership and Management. ARCHS was profiled in an article entitled The Value of Applications Beyond an Award that describes […]

ARCHS Long-term Employee Anniversaries

In September 2024, ARCHS celebrated two long-term employee anniversaries. Thank you to Sheryl Mitchell for her 20 years of service and Katherine Naylor for her 35 years.

ARCHS In Action with Scott Rhoden

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’ Director Scott Rhoden. Learn about the agencies they support and their personal missions and commitment to community service.

Funded Partner Spotlight: Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis

Mr. Griffin came to Urban League’s ARCHS’ funded program with an urgent need for stable employment. At the time, he worked once a month as an event planner, a position not financially viable given his child support obligations. Having been released from prison just three months earlier, Mr. Griffin was acutely aware of the challenges […]

ARCHS In Action with Diane Page

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’ Director Diane Page. Learn about the agencies they support and their personal missions and commitment to community service.

Recent Board Achievements

ARCHS congratulates the following board members for the important leadership roles they play in serving the community: In August, Julie Erickson, was recognized  as one of the 25 Most Influential Business Women in St. Louis by the St. Louis Business Journal. This summer, Dr. Lisa Jaegers was lauded for her leadership role as Saint Louis University marks the tenth anniversary […]

Funded Partner Spotlight: Fathers & Families Support Center

W. Turner’s story is a testament to resilience and the power of community support. Faced with overwhelming challenges—being suddenly responsible for his three children after their mother abandoned them, struggling with housing instability, and managing a tense situation with his mother—Turner took a proactive step by enrolling in ARCHS’ Neighborhood Healing Network (NHN) at Fathers […]