NEWS

ARCHS Announces Retirement of CEO Wendell E. Kimbrough
12Mar

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…

ARCHS Garners Third Quality Award
12Mar

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…

ARCHS In Action with Brandi Smith
11Mar

ARCHS In Action with Brandi Smith

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…

Call for Applications: Summer 2025 Youth Development Programs
06Mar

Call for Applications: Summer 2025 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).…

ARCHS In Action with Sheryl Mitchell
11Feb

ARCHS In Action with Sheryl Mitchell

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…

ARCHS In Action with Eric Monroe
21Jan

ARCHS In Action with Eric Monroe

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…

FY25 Spring/Summer Youth Enrichment Request for Proposals
17Dec

FY25 Spring/Summer Youth Enrichment Request for Proposals

ARCHS is seeking funding proposals from service providers to deliver enrichment programming to youth in grades K-12.  Enrichment programming will be delivered in partnership with…

ARCHS FY2024 Audit
12Dec

ARCHS FY2024 Audit

Independent auditors have given ARCHS an “unmodified” or “clean” audit for the 23rd consecutive fiscal year. ARCHS’ FY 2024 (July 1, 2023 – June 30,…

20th Anniversary Missouri Reentry Conference
21Nov

20th Anniversary Missouri Reentry Conference

In November, the Missouri Reentry Conference marked its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of impactful work. The Conference continues to serve as a vital networking and resource-sharing…

ARCHS Board Retirement
21Nov

ARCHS Board Retirement

In September, William H. Hobson retired from the ARHS’ Board of Directors. He joined the Board in 2006 and served as a member of the Executive Committee.…

ARCHS NHN Care Package Partnership
20Nov

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…

ARCHS In Action with Jonathan Pulphus, Jr
21Oct

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…

ARCHS’ KVFL Celebrates 15 Years
21Oct

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…

ARCHS Featured in National Journals
13Sep

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…

ARCHS Long-term Employee Anniversaries
13Sep

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…

ARCHS In Action with Scott Rhoden
13Sep

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…

ARCHS In Action with Diane Page
15Aug

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…

Recent Board Achievements
15Aug

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…

2024 Summer Grants
13Aug

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…

New Board Members
22Jul

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…