Ground Breaking Postponed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 14, 2025

Groundbreaking Ceremony Postponed Due to Road Closures

[Lee’s Summit, MO] — Pro Deo Youth Center announced today that the groundbreaking

ceremony for the new Pro Deo Youth Center at the Wesley Place originally scheduled for

Tuesday, October 21, has been postponed indefinitely due to unexpected road closures with

limited access surrounding the event site at 902 SE Douglas.

“We were greatly looking forward to celebrating this milestone with our partners and community

members,” said Pro Deo Executive Director, Elaine Metcalf. “However, the safety and

accessibility of our guests is our top priority. With the temporary road closures affecting traffic

flow near the new site, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the ceremony.”

A new date for the groundbreaking event will be announced soon once road access is restored

and updated logistics can be confirmed. Pro Deo staff are uncertain of that timeline as of today.

Pro Deo Youth Center appreciates the community’s understanding and continued support as

preparations continue for this exciting new chapter in expanded programming activities to serve

more teens in grades 9 through 12.

For updates, please visit www.prodeoyouthcenter.org/ or any of their social sites

@prodeoyouthcenter.

Media Contact:

Scott Mason

Director of Communications

ReDiscover [Pro Deo is an affiliate of ReDiscover]

816-965-1624

scott.mason@rediscovermh.org