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.
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 […]
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 […]
ARCHS In Action with Angelia Paul
ARCHS has launched a new video series that celebrates the work of its vibrant staff that provide strategic business consulting services and technical support to assist a network of 50 funded partners. This video features ARCHS’ Director of Grant Initiatives Angelia Paul. Learn about the agencies she supports and her personal mission and commitment to […]
2024 STAR Summit Recap
On March 13, more than 200 area professionals who work with justice-involved individuals gathered at the annual St. Louis Alliance for Reentry (STAR) Summit. This year’s theme was From Advocacy to Action with a special focus on housing issues and featured 15 speakers. 86.8% of those participants completing a post-event survey reported presenters stimulated interest […]
2024 National Crime Victims’ Week
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 21-27. This 2024 theme is “How would you help? Options, services, and hope for crime survivors.” This theme aims to ensure that everyone in a community knows where and how crime victims and survivors can find help – including friends, family members, colleagues, neighbors, service providers, or other […]
2024 After School Professionals Appreciation Week
ARCHS is celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, April 22-26, to recognize the amazing individuals that work with young people during out-of-school hours. Research shows that skilled and knowledgeable program staff are the backbone of program quality and are key to desired positive youth outcomes. ARCHS funds and strategically supports 15 after school locations serving more […]
Partner Convening Recap
On March 28, 2024, ARCHS hosted a special Partner Convening at Friendly Temple Church. A crowd of more than 100 staff and funded partners gathered to learn more about each other’s work, network, and share resources. The event featured a fun speed intro activity and a networking bingo game. As well, ARCHS provided an overview […]
Call for Applications: Summer 2024 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 applying for summer funds for FY 2024, please note that the funding period is from May 1 – June 30, 2024. This means that any services […]