Reconciliation Services Featured on Ancient Faith Radio
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…. Read More »
City Streets Mapping Racial Divisions … Crossing the Asphalt Barrier | USARiseUp
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.
New Trees, Green Initiatives Spruce Up Troost Corridor Bus Line
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… Read More »
Transforming Troost, One Heart and Soul at a time
Along a Kansas City avenue, cars zip past a vibrant street-scape, shoppers flow in and out of stores, and happy, healthy residents stroll along one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. This is 31st Street and Troost Avenue, in urban Kansas City, Mo. Unfortunately, this picture perfect world is just that a black and white,… Read More »
As I see it on Troost…
By David (Paisius) Altschul, Special to The Kansas City Star Troost Avenue… My grandfather used to have a fur shop on 46th and Troost called Altschul and Son. My mother used to take me to Jones Store at 31st and Troost to shop for clothing when I was a boy. Across the street was the… Read More »
My Story: Gertie Holmes
I am writing this to let you know how Barbara Courtney and Reconciliation has helped me! I met Barbara at Reconciliation Center at the end of April. I was homeless. Barbara helped me find an apartment. They also helped me with getting my ID and with food! They are caring people. Also, every two weeks… Read More »
In The News: The Rev. David Altschul is a gift to one of the city’s iconic but troubled streets
Reconciliation Services Executive Director Fr. Paisius (David) Altschul was featured in the recent edition of Kansas City’s alternative weekly publication The Pitch. The opening excerpt from the article is below. To read the full article, click here. Wind swirls around him, inflates his black robes and blows loose trash above his ankles. The Rev. David… Read More »
Donor Story: Cliff O’Bryan
I am at a time in my life when I need to re-examine my life’s priorities. My wife’s work takes a lot of her time. My children are all adults and need less of me. My grandchildren are a wonder but also don’t need me all the time. My business does not require the amount… 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.
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Reconciliation Services
3101 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, Missouri 64109
Phone: (816) 931-4751
Fax: (816) 931-0142
