Author: Tauna Price

2024 Summer Grants

In June 2024 ARCHS issued $318,749 to provide enrichment activities for more than 940 youth at 13 St. Louis area summer programs managed by 7 area youth development organizations including: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, Communities First, Gene Slay’s Girls & Boys Club,  Mentors in Motion, The Sophia Project, SPROG/Horizons, Stray Dog Theatre, and Jennings School […]

New Board Members

At ARCHS’ June board meeting, four new board members were elected. ARCHS welcomes (pictured left to right): •     Dr. Ronald C. Griffin, Chief Operating Officer, People’s Health Centers•     Dr. Lisa Jaegers, Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Saint Louis University•     Julie Erickson, President and CEO, Rx Outreach•     Mario D. Alexander, Director of Metrobus Facility […]

ARCHS In Action with Christina Lagrone

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 Christina Lagrone. Learn about the agencies they support and their personal missions and commitment to community service.

Funded Partner Spotlight: St. Louis Arc

In February 2024, Marjorie, a St. Louis Arc Capable Kids and Family Resource Specialist, provided Gabe, a new client with a Talker Buddy Communication Device for non-verbal kids with Autism. From the very start, Gabe was using and enjoying his new device. During March’s St. Louis Arc home visit, Gabe’s mom reported using it all […]

2024-2025 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 All Partnership (ASAP). ASAP was created in 2007 and is managed by ARCHS. In this role, ARCHS holds responsibility for issuing the application and awarding grant funding. Grant recipients will […]

Funded Partner Spotlight: Midtown Community Center

It’s heartening to hear how we at Midtown and the Family PRIDE program have provided such crucial support for DeSchae during what sounds like an incredibly challenging time. Raising three young boys while working and managing personal stressors is no small feat, and having a network of support can make all the difference. It speaks […]

ARCHS In Action with Gail Dickson

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 Gail Dickson. Learn about the agencies they support and their personal missions and commitment to community service.

2024 Kids Count Data Book Released

Missouri children are faring better when it comes to overall health, but some educational trends – like high school graduation rates – continue to slip in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the 2024 KIDS COUNT® Data Book.  The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s report provides an annual snapshot of the wellbeing of the […]