STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT

At the Parkville Living Center our mission is to celebrate and make space for the spirit of love in our community, and we are dedicated to fostering a harmonious and inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and heard. Over the course of 2025, we commit to prioritizing research, mediation, and conflict resolution as cornerstones of our vision to build stronger, more resilient communities.

To achieve this, we will:

1. Pursue Research: Conduct studies and gather data to better understand the underlying causes of conflicts within our community. This will include surveys, focus groups, and partnerships with academic and professional organizations to identify effective, evidence-based practices.

2. Enhance Mediation Services: Explore mediation programs that provide accessible, impartial, and culturally sensitive conflict resolution services. This includes training new mediators and offering regular workshops to empower individuals with the skills to resolve disputes constructively.

3. Promote Conflict Resolution Education: Discover and deliver educational initiatives that equip community members with tools to manage disagreements peacefully. These initiatives will focus on active listening, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving.

4. Collaborate and Engage: Partner with local organizations, leaders, and stakeholders to address systemic challenges and create sustainable solutions. We will prioritize transparency and inclusivity in all our efforts.

We recognize that conflict, when approached with care and understanding, can be an opportunity for growth and connection. Through our commitment to research, mediation, and conflict resolution, we aim to build a community where respect, reconciliation, and collaboration thrive.

Signed,

Marcus Flores

Executive Director 

Parkville Living Center

This page will continue to grow in clarity and specificity in relation to our research, mediation, conflict resolution, and collaboration. Please check back, subscribe to our newsletter, or come to any of our programs or activities to learn more.

f you have questions or want to know more, give us a call at 816-741-6824, email me at marcus@parkvillelivingcenter.org, or just swing by.