ArchCity Defenders

A nonprofit organization
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$30,000 Goal

We are a racial justice and holistic legal advocacy organization. For over ten years, our work has challenged prejudicial and punitive policies and practices, advanced equity, fought for revolutionary justice, and supported individuals, families, and communities devastated by racism and neglect. Our agency was founded to combat housing insecurity and homelessness and to advance the rights of communities of color, poor people, tenants, unhoused people, and families.

Victories & Impact, from June 2022-July 2023:
-Recovered $5 million+ in damages for thousands impacted by predatory policing and racial profiling.
-Facilitated over $100,000 in emergency assistance to assist households struggling to pay their utility bills, rent, and other debt they incurred.
-Through interventions from legal or social work staff, 159 people in 52 households were able to avoid homelessness and/or move into permanent housing. 


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Mission

ArchCity Defenders (ACD) is a holistic legal advocacy organization that combats the criminalization of poverty and state violence, especially in communities of color. ACD's foundation of civil and criminal legal representation, social services, impact litigation, policy and media advocacy, and community collaboration achieves and inspires justice and equitable outcomes for people throughout the St. Louis region and beyond.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

ArchCity Defenders

Tax id (EIN)

80-0471494

Mission/Purpose

Community Improvement/Economic Development, Housing, Shelter, Homelessness, Racial Equity, Social Justice, Legal Services

Operating Budget

Large: $2,000,001 - $5,000,000

Service Area

St Louis City

Audiences Served

Justice-Involved Individuals, LGBTQIA+, Older Adults, Women, Children, Youth, Families, BILPOC, General Public

BILPOC Leadership

BILPOC Leadership

Address

440 N. 4th Street Suite 390
St. Louis, MO 63102

Phone

314-361-8834

Website

http://www.archcitydefenders.org

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