By Francisco Ramirez
January 25, 2026

For years, Dave Clevenger was publicly associated with innovative housing solutions meant to address homelessness and housing shortages across California’s Central Valley. Through organizations such as Kings Gospel Mission, Cornerstone Community Alcohol and Other Drug Recovery System Inc., and Prefab Innovations, he positioned himself as a leader in permanent supportive housing and modular construction.

Projects in Tulare and Hanford were promoted as models for dignity, purpose, and stability for people experiencing homelessness. City contracts and state grants flowed into developments designed to place families into furnished homes rather than shelters.

Today, however, Clevenger and the companies tied to him are facing a very different narrative.

Court records show multiple lawsuits alleging breach of contract, fraud, and conversion. Public complaints from homeowners and business partners claim large sums of money were paid with little or nothing delivered. Online forums contain accusations of abandoned projects, unanswered emails, and confusion over which company remains responsible.

At the center of the controversy is not only the performance of projects, but also the expanding list of business entities operating under Clevenger’s leadership.

From Mission Work to Modular Housing

Clevenger first gained public attention through faith-based nonprofit housing efforts.

In 2021, Valley Voice and KFSN documented projects led by Kings Gospel Mission and Lighthouse Rescue Mission in Tulare and Hanford. These projects were framed as permanent supportive housing communities designed to create a sense of belonging, peer support, and stability.

The Tulare project, a “pocket courtyard” of small homes, was funded in part by federal CARES Act dollars through the City of Tulare. It was reported that the city provided nearly $80,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the units.

Clevenger’s company, Prefab Innovations, built the units in a factory environment and transported them to the site. He emphasized that the homes were built to California Title 24 standards and employed former homeless individuals to construct housing for others in need.

“These are not temporary shelters,” Clevenger said at the time. “They are built like homes.”

This narrative continued into Hanford.

The Triangle Courtyard Project in Hanford

In October 2022, ABC30 reported construction underway on what was called the South Hanford Courtyard Community Development, later referred to as the Triangle Courtyard project.

The project was meant to include up to 48 two-bedroom modular homes, retail space, and supportive services. It was described as a place for people to live, work, and belong.

Funding came through the Homekey program administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Kings County Human Services Agency and Cornerstone were awarded approximately $4.3 million to construct the project.

Prefab Innovations was selected to complete the remaining work after earlier contractors failed to deliver all units.

However, according to county documents and later news releases, problems soon emerged. Prefab Innovations reported discovering what it believed to be faulty construction by prior contractors, which caused delays and additional costs. A budget shortfall of more than $580,000 was identified by mid-2023.

Fundraising campaigns were launched. Grant deadlines were extended twice, once in March 2023 and again in December 2023.

By 2024, the project remained incomplete.

The state extended deadlines into April 2024, and county officials said the funding gap had been reduced but not eliminated.

The Triangle Courtyard project, once promoted as a beacon of housing hope, became an example of how fragile such developments can be when contractor disputes and financial instability collide.

Expansion Into City Contracts

In November 2024, Prefab Innovations Inc. entered into a Product Purchase Contract with the City of Fresno for the design and construction of modular crew cabins at Camp Fresno.

The contract amount was approximately $129,476 and required:

• Architectural design

• Factory construction

• Inspections

• Delivery and installation

• Weekly and monthly progress reports

• Insurance and bonding compliance

The contract was signed by David George Clevenger Jr. as CEO of Prefab Innovations.

This agreement placed Prefab Innovations in the category of a publicly funded municipal contractor, subject to reporting requirements and performance obligations.

Within months, however, lawsuits and complaints began to surface involving the same company.

Lawsuits Multiply in 2025

Court filings in Kings County and Fresno County Superior Courts show a cluster of lawsuits filed in 2025 against Prefab Innovations and related entities.

Among them:

Smith v. Prefab Innovations (Kings County, September 2, 2025)
This case alleges breach of contract, quasi-contract claims, and conversion. It names Dave Clevenger and Does 1 through 25 as defendants.

Alyssa Pratt, Trustee of the Pratt Family Trust v. Prefab Innovations Inc. (Fresno County, July 25, 2025)
This case alleges fraud and tort claims.

Vox Funding LLC v. Prefab Innovations Inc.
This case involves alleged defaults on financing arrangements.

Smith Advance LLC v. Prefab Innovations Inc., Community Impact Corps Inc., Community Impact Corps LLC, Pre-Fab Innovations LLC, and David Clevenger Jr.
This case names multiple related corporate entities and the individual owner as defendants.

The inclusion of several entities in one lawsuit suggests plaintiffs believe contracts and operations may have crossed between companies.

Legal experts say this is often done to prevent responsibility from being shifted between corporate names.

A Trail of Business Names

Court records, contracts, and public reporting identify several entities connected to Clevenger:

• Prefab Innovations Inc.

• Community Impact Corps Inc.

• Kings Gospel Mission

• Cornerstone Community Alcohol and Other Drug Recovery System Inc.

Online complaints further allege newer names such as:

• Genii Homes

• Home Genii

No court has ruled that these changes were improper. However, the expanding list has created confusion for customers attempting to determine which company holds responsibility for unfinished contracts.

One lawsuit lists five entities and Clevenger individually as defendants.

This structure complicates accountability and has become a central issue in litigation.

Public Allegations from Customers

In 2025, a Reddit thread titled “Prefab Innovations Fresno – Our Nightmare Scam” began circulating widely.

The post invited alleged victims to come forward anonymously and claimed:

• Customers paid between $30,000 and $150,000.

• Homes were never delivered.

• Projects stalled for more than a year.

• Communication broke down.

• Some customers were told the company ran out of money.

• CSLB complaints were filed.

• The factory site appeared empty or under eviction notices.

• Operations may have moved under a new business name.

Several commenters claimed they were preparing lawsuits. One said they had paid $60,000 and were still waiting on permits after 16 months.

Another reported losses of approximately $100,000.

These claims are unverified and remain allegations.

Company Response

In the same Reddit thread, an account claiming to represent Prefab Innovations responded:

“We just delivered 3 homes. We have 3 more being built in the factory. We have been upfront about a tough year. No fraud, just commitment to our customers despite any setback we may have.”

An email attributed to Clevenger told a customer that legal action could result in bankruptcy and that the company was trying to resolve cash flow problems.

Prefab Innovations has denied fraud and stated that delays were caused by financial hardship.

Public Trust and Public Money

The controversy raises serious questions because Prefab Innovations was entrusted with:

• Federal CARES Act funds

• Homekey grants

• City of Fresno contracts

• Private homeowner deposits

• Nonprofit housing partnerships

Failures affect:

• Homeless housing availability

• Taxpayer funds

• Families’ life savings

• City and county project timelines

Housing advocates say contractor collapse can delay projects for years and reduce trust in future housing initiatives.

Key Questions Still Unanswered

Despite extensive reporting and court filings, major questions remain:

• How many homes were actually completed?

• How much public funding was paid?

• Where did customer deposits go?

• Are assets being transferred between companies?

• Is bankruptcy being considered?

• Are regulatory agencies investigating?

• What protections exist for victims?

Conclusion (Part 1)

Dave Clevenger’s work once symbolized innovation in homeless housing. Today, it symbolizes unresolved questions about accountability, oversight, and financial responsibility.

What began as mission-driven housing projects has evolved into a complex web of lawsuits, business entities, and public allegations.

The courts will decide legal responsibility. But the broader story is about how public trust, public money, and private investment intersect with corporate structure and leadership.

This investigation is based on court filings, government contracts, news reports, and publicly posted statements. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise in court.