Photos: A Brief History of Troost
The presentation below represents a brief pictorial history of Troost Avenue, historically referred to as the racial dividing line in Kansas City.
“Two Hundred Years On Troost” Exhibit Opens at Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center
“Two Hundred Years On Troost,” an exhibition chronicling the development of the 31st and Troost neighborhood from the 1800s to current day, opens Thursday, July 30, 2009 at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center, 3700 Blue Parkway, Kansas City, MO., with a reception from 5 to 8 pm. The public is invited. “Two Hundred Years… Read More »
Photos: 2009 Troost Festival
The Fifth Annual Troost Festival was held this past Saturday (May 16th) at 31st and Troost Avenue. The goal of the Troost Festival is to promote racial reconciliation on a street that was once the racial dividing line in Kansas City. For photos of the event, click here. A roundtable discussion occurred prior to the… Read More »
Father Paisius (David) Altschul: 2009 Recipient of the Shirley Chisholm Leadership Award
Father Paisius (David) Altschul, Executive Director and Clinical Social Worker at Reconciliation Services in Kansas City, is the 2009 recipient of the Shirley Chisholm Leadership Award. The award is sponsored by the University of Central Missouri in honor of Shirley Chisholm, notable politician and activist who espoused the viewpoint: “Service is the rent we pay… Read More »
Presentation: An Overview of Reconciliation Services
The presentation below represents an overview of Reconciliation Services located on Troost Avenue, a street historically referred to as the racial dividing line in Kansas City.
Video: 2008 Troost Music Festival
Local freelance music critic and amateur videographer John Kreicbergs (www.patchchord.com) assembled a montage of images and music from the 2008 Troost Avenue Festival. Also featured is a short interview with Fr. Paisius (David) Altschul, the Executive Director of Reconciliation Services. Get the Flash Player to see this player. Back after a year-long hiatus, in this… Read More »
In The News: 31st and Troost — From Dividing Line To Gathering Place
An interview with Father Paisius on the work of Reconciliation Services for Road To Emmaus, a journal of orthodox faith and culture.
Location
Reconciliation Services
3101 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64109
Phone: (816) 931-4751
Fax: (816) 931-0142
