FY26 Spring 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…
NEWS
2025 Missouri Reentry Conference Recap
On November 5-7, ARCHS hosted the 21st annual Missouri Reentry Conference in partnership with the Missouri Departments of Corrections and Social Services and the Family and Community Trust. This…
ARCHS President & CEO Honored
ARCHS’ President and CEO Les Johnson, Jr., is one of this year’s Delux Power 100 honorees, celebrating those from St. Louis and those who proudly call it…
ARCHS In Action with Tyler Flowers
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…
The Legacy of Caring Communities
On September 6, Caring Communities (CC) held its 36th Anniversary Reunion. More than 150 guests – including many original CC staff members – gathered to…
Wendell E. Kimbrough Honored
On September 19, ARCHS’ Board, Staff, and Community Partners gathered to acknowledge the many accomplishments of ARCHS’ retiring Chief Executive Officer, Wendell E. Kimbrough. During…
St. Louis Arc Honors ARCHS with BRAVO Award
In August, members of the St. Louis Arc leadership team made a fun surprise visit to ARCHS to say “Bravo” and thanks for providing grant…
Les Johnson Elected New ARCHS President and CEO
ARCHS Board of Directors is proud to announce that Leslie A. Johnson, Jr. has been elected to serve as the new President and Chief Executive…
Katherine Naylor’s Retirement
Katherine Naylor, Manager of Purchasing, retires after a 36-year career with ARCHS and its predecessor organization, Caring Communities. Katherine was Caring Communities’ second official employee,…
Diane Page’s Retirement
Diane Page has served as Director of Grant Initiatives for the past 15 years, providing strategic support to ARCHS funded partners, with a special focus…
ARCHS Gives Back
On June 18, ARCHS colleagues had an amazing day volunteering at a house build with funded partner Habitat Saint Louis. The ARCHS team supported the construction…
KIPP Honors ARCHS
In June, ARCHS was honored by KIPP Public Schools of St. Louis as its 2024-2025 Community Partner of the Year. KIPP recognized the vital leadership role ARCHS…
ARCHS Garners 6th FOCUS Award
In May 2025, ARCHS proudly accepted an unprecedented sixth FOCUS St. Louis What’s Right with the Region Award on behalf of its innovative Local Food Purchase…
ARCHS In Action with Steven Louis Brawley
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…
New KIDS COUNT Data Books Released
New national and regional data has been released regarding the well-being of Missouri’s children and families. The Missouri KIDS COUNT® Data Book was released in April…
ARCHS In Action with Dr. Eboni Sterling
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…
ARCHS In Action with Les Johnson
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…
2025-2026 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…
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
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…