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- EIN 80-0471494
- (855) 724-2489
- 440 N 4th St Ste 390 Saint Louis MO 63102-2656 USA
- www.archcitydefenders.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Crime & Law, Legal Services
Mission: Archcity defenders (acd) is a 501(c)3 non-profit civil rights law firm providing holistic legal advocacy and combating the criminalization of poverty and state violence against poor people and people of color.
Programs: City of st. Louis, department of human services, homeless services division - arch city defenders works with the homeless population in the city of st. Louis to remove legal obstacles that prevent their clients from obtaining housing, jobs, and treatment they require to get off the streets. During the year arch city defenders helped 1,540 adults and children. Saint louis area agency on aging - arch city defenders provided legal services to elderly city residents who are indigent and unable to afford the services of an attorney. During the year arch city defenders provided legal services to 1,020 adults.
arch city defenders has filed 10 civil rights class actions in both state and federal court against municipal entities that have violated individuals' constitutional rights during the fiscal year.
arch city defenders supports general reforms to the st. Louis municipal court system and the increase of attention on issues of poverty and racial and social justice.