ArchCity Defenders

A nonprofit organization
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$30,695 raised by 259 donors

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We are a racial justice and holistic legal advocacy organization. For over fifteen 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 July 2023-June 2024: 

-Recovered $10.52 million in settlements for civil rights clients and class members 

-Secured $1,000,000 in debt relief for clients. 

-Secured 350 case dismissals for 70 clients. Of these, 31 totaled $105,650 in judgements avoided. 

-Assisted 178 individuals in getting $73,000 in utility and rental assistance. 

-Through interventions from legal or social work staff, 105 people in 38 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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