Non-Profit Christian Organization

About CLDI

Gospel-Focused 

Community Development

CLDI is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that seeks to transform and empower families in our community. For over 40 years, CLDI has been at work in a low-income neighborhood of Billings, Montana known as the South Side. At the heart of our work is a gospel-centered desire to invest in the South Side in such a way that residents of the community thrive financially, spiritually, and relationally.

Our Mission

CLDI seeks transformation through the gospel by rebuilding lives, restoring families and re-neighboring communities.

Together for the Kingdom

The CLDI Identity Book

Inside you’ll find an overview of our holistic approach to community development through our pathway programs and a brief introduction to the people who make it all happen.

Gospel-focused Revitalization

Areas of Work

Affordable Housing

Providing second chances to individuals and families with poor credit, no rental history, or criminal backgrounds

Youth Engagement

Engaging South Side youth by providing safe after school programs, mentorship, and new experiences.

Community Development

We labor to remove blight, renovate, and stimulate the economy through commercial development and restoration.

Women & Children Recovery Home

We work directly with women and children to provide a safe place for recovery and restoration of families.

Leadership + Job Training

We provide leadership development opportunities through our apprenticeship program.

Discipleship

We work with mentors and counselors to provide Christ-Centered mentorship and personal development to individuals.

Event Space

The Gathering Place provides a modern-industrial space for weddings and events. The best part is the funds go back into the South Side community. 

Internship Opportunities

Our internship program is a year long endeavor for college-age individuals seeking leadership, skills, and ministry training. 

Rebuilding and Restoring Hope

Our Values

Gospel Response

As we lean into the needs and fabric of the community, we believe there is a gospel response to the brokenness among us.

Imago Dei

We believe that all people are made in the image of God and therefore have intrinsic value and worth and have a capacity to know, love, delight in, and worship the one true God.

Integrity

It is our aim to live and work in a manner that is pleasing to the Lord, to be accountable to Him in valuing people, honesty, transparency, and truthfulness.

Relationally Based

We believe that people have been made for relationships with God and community; thus, our primary focus is on relationships rather than programs, believing it is the best means for Jesus to be displayed and experienced.

“You’ll use the old RUBBLE of past lives to build ANEW. Restore old ruins… REBUILD and RENOVATE make the COMMUNITY livable again.” 

Isaiah 58:12

The People Behind the Passion

Our Team

Kaleb Perdew

Kaleb Perdew

Executive Director

Levi Szymanowski

Levi Szymanowski

Director of Operations

Lisa Reinschmidt

Lisa Reinschmidt

Director of Development

Kaylee Thompson

Kaylee Thompson

Internship Supervisor

Elle Thompson

Elle Thompson

Apprenticeship Director

Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith

Hannah House Supervisor

Tabitha Kroll

Tabitha Kroll

Hannah House Case Manager

Kammy Perdew

Kammy Perdew

Development Operations Specialist

Miriam Stahl

Miriam Stahl

Director of Housing

Cindy Sampson

Cindy Sampson

Assistant Property Manager / Admin Assistant

Aaron McCarty

Aaron McCarty

KMC Property Maintenance Technician

Fred Nelson

Fred Nelson

Eleos Group Director

Joan Nelson

Joan Nelson

Eleos Group

Alex Streeter

Alex Streeter

Executive Admin

John Geiger

John Geiger

Youth Works Director

People Behind the Passion

Board of Directors

Dave Goodridge

President

Josh Gilligan

Vice President

Diane Morledge-Hampton

Secretary

Kendra Moran

Treasurer

Kyle Young

Director

Nate Oakley

Director

Bob Terwilliger

Director

Jim Koessler

Director

Join an Unstoppable Community of Monthly Givers

Whether you give $5 or $500 a month you can be a part of our 100Fold community. Our community of monthly givers is known as The 100Fold because, like Jesus tells his disciples in Mark 10, we believe that when people live lives of generosity and sacrifice the blessings returned to them will be one hundred fold. 

The 100Fold is a group of people who are passionate, courageous and committed to seeing the South Side be restored through a gospel lens. You belong here.