Reconciliation Services

Italian Dinner to benefit Reconciliation Services

Tufi Mulatu — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:19:58 +0000

Silent Art Auction Fundraiser for Reconciliation Services- Document Assistance Program

Tufi Mulatu — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 19:39:24 +0000

Date:

December 9th, 2010

from 7pm – 9pm

Goal:

To raise money for Document Assistance

Location:

scionLAB

Crossroads Arts district behind Grinders at 18th & Oak

Kansas City, MO

Questions:

Email us at info@rs3101.org

Call us at (816) 931-4751

Additional Information

Come out and enjoy a silent art auction fundraiser to benefit Reconciliation Service! All monies raised go towards helping Reconciliation Service’s document assistance program. This program helps people obtain IDs and birth certificates which are needed to access everyday necessities and other social services in town. We are the only social service agency in the area which provides this service without boundary restrictions.

Reconciliation Services Featured on Ancient Faith Radio

Tufi Mulatu — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:17:06 +0000

September 23, 2010 Length: 41:07

Meet Father Paisius Altschul, the priest of Saint Mary of Egypt Serbian Orthodox Church and the Executive Director of Reconciliation Services/FOCUS Kansas City. Kevin speaks with Father Paisius about his community’s unique ministry of racial reconciliation and ministry to the poor and homeless in the inner city of Kansas City. (USA).

Orth – The Illumined Heart – Ancient Faith Radio.

Father Paisius (David) Altschul: A Look at 200 Years on Troost

Tufi Mulatu — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:20:47 +0000

Father Paisius (David) Altschul: A Look at 200 Years on Troost
Sunday, October 3, 2010
2:00pm @ Central Library
RSVP now!

The curator of the exhibit 200 Years on Troost, Father Paisius (David) Altschul, talks about the avenue’s rich history on Sunday, October 3, at 2 p.m. at the Central Library, 14 W. 10th St.

Altschul will discuss the history of Troost from Osage Indian trail, to the man who lent it his name, to a bustling 1950s shopping hub, to the turmoil of the 1968 riots.

Today, Troost boasts a community where diversity is appreciated, a new bridge and MAX bus route are being built, and more than 100,000 tulips have been planted. Father Altschul attended high school in the neighborhood and chose to return there to live and work. He directs Reconciliation Services.

The exhibit, 200 Years on Troost, is on display at Central Library through October 17, 2010.

Admission is free. Click here or call 816.701.3407 to RSVP. Free parking is available at the Library District Parking Garage at 10th & Baltimore.

Reconciliation Services 2009 Annual Report

Tufi Mulatu — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:40:04 +0000

Annual Report 2009

City Streets Mapping Racial Divisions … Crossing the Asphalt Barrier | USARiseUp

Tufi Mulatu — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:12:11 +0000

Of all the components that make up American cities, none has more impact on a city’s sense of community, prosperity and public life than its streets. …

… to read more follow the link below

City Streets Mapping Racial Divisions … Crossing the Asphalt Barrier | USARiseUp.

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Food FestivalAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Church Food Festival

Tufi Mulatu — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:39:57 +0000

The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation invites all Kansas Citians to enjoy homemade Greek food, music and dancing at its 49th annual festival to be held Sept. 10-12. Located on the church grounds, 120th Street and Wornall Road, the festival, entertainment and parking are free.

200 years on troost on KMBC TV

Tufi Mulatu — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:17:06 +0000

Our own Fr. Paisius Altschul was on KMBC TV talking about the changes that are needed on Troost.

To watch the full coverage click here.

200 Years on Troost

Tufi Mulatu — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:56:01 +0000

For more information …

New Trees, Green Initiatives Spruce Up Troost Corridor Bus Line

Tufi Mulatu — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:28:25 +0000

John Pepitone, FOX 4 News Meagan Kelleher, FOX 4 Web Producer
3:14 PM CDT, June 16, 2010

KANSAS CITY – The busiest bus route in Kansas City is undergoing a transformation. By fall, riders will be able to catch a bus along Troost every 10 minutes and there have been some environmental upgrades to beautify the blight.

The new hybrid buses run on electricity and rain gardens from downtown to Bannister Road will capture and filter stormwater. These are just some of the upgrades that will help Troost live up to its new name: The Green Line

Workers are installing 42 new concrete bus pads along Troost as part of the street upgrades for a new bus rapid transit line.

The improvements, combined with new traffic signals and curb cutouts for rain gardens and trees, come as a pleasant surprise for those who live and work along Troost.

Fr. David Altschul has been in the area since 1988. He calls this the first real investment that can spark revitalization of the blighted corridor.

“I remember about 10 years ago, one day we came out and all the trees had been cut down,” Altschul said. “It felt like an absolute desert. We really felt like the pain of abandonment. What we’ve begun to see is people beginning to come back and to have a new vision for the village in this area.” Read more…