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
Executive Director
Levi Szymanowski
Director of Operations
Lisa Reinschmidt
Director of Development
Kaylee Thompson
Internship Supervisor
Elle Thompson
Apprenticeship Director
Jessica Smith
Hannah House Supervisor
Kammy Perdew
Development Operations Specialist
Miriam Stahl
Director of Housing
Cindy Sampson
Assistant Property Manager / Admin Assistant
Fred Nelson
Eleos Group Director
Joan Nelson
Eleos Group
Alex Streeter
Executive Admin
John Geiger
Youth Works Director
People Behind the Passion
Board of Directors
Josh Gilligan
President
Nate Oakley
Vice President
Dave Goodridge
Secretary
Kendra Moran
Treasurer
Kyle Young
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.