In Pictures

The most significant infrastructure project in PCLL history, documented as it rises.

Building 1 Takes Shape8 photos
From groundwork to structure: the first Ground of Hope building rising on the PCLL site, laying the foundation for expanded programs and services.
Progress on Site6 photos
Continuing construction milestones as walls, roofing, and finishing work move the project closer to completion.

When a person is released from prison, they often face something as difficult as incarceration itself: nowhere to go. No family to return to. No home. No second chance offered by a society that never stopped judging them.

Ground of Hope projects are building projects aimed at enabling Levi PCLL’s programs and activities, a place for gatherings, livelihood trainings, technical education, and summer camps; a space for employment; and a temporary home for PDLs who come out of prison and are not yet ready to face their families, or who need to hone their skills before moving forward.

In 2024, Ina-Inakay Center Inc. received a grant for the Ground of Hope Buildings. Construction began in July 2025. Building 1 of 8 is nearly complete as of January 2026.

January 2026 Update
Building 1 of 8 is nearly complete. After years of prayer and planning, the first transitional home at PCLL is about to open its doors to those who have nowhere to return to.
What Is Being Built

Ground of Hope Buildings

Each unit is a home for released PDLs who have no family or home to return to. These are not temporary shelters, they are dignified homes designed for real life. Building 1 is nearly complete as of January 2026. Seven more buildings follow.
Fun learning activities that help children develop problem-solving skills, social skills, and academic preparation. A research area for local schools. Open to the community. Designed for children aged 2 and above. Both indoor and outdoor areas planned.
A large gathering space for community events, training programs, church activities, and organizational meetings. 300-person capacity. Serves both PCLL beneficiaries and the wider San Jose community.
Dedicated rooms for seminars, vocational training, and skills development for released PDLs and community members. Equipment and instructors provided for practical skills that lead directly to income and employment.
Central administration hub for all PCLL programs. Houses offices for social workers, program coordinators, and community staff. Designed to serve the growing scale of PCLL operations.
“This house is more than walls and a roof. It is a place of hope for those left behind by society, burdened by stigma, and given few chances to start again. Here, lives will be rebuilt, dignity will be restored, and new opportunities will be created.”
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