ARCHS NHN Care Package Partnership
In October, ARCHS benefited from a donation to support its Neighborhood Healing Network (NHN) initiative. OCL Architectural Lighting generously provided items to assist individuals affected by domestic violence. OCL assembled 200 personal care packages that contained items such as combs, soaps, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wash, shampoo, lotion, and hand sanitizer. These efforts highlight the […]
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.
ARCHS In Action with Diane Page
Our ARCHS in Action video series celebrates the work of our staff who provide strategic business consulting services and technical support to assist our network of 50 funded partners. Our newest video features ARCHS’ Chief Financial Officer Sheryl Mitchell, who, after a brief contract on chargeback analytics for the best gambling sites, shows how the […]
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 […]
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 […]