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Intentional Re-Story with Our Youth: Your Value is not Earned

Intentional Re-Story with Our Youth: Your Value is not Earned

by cldi | Aug 12, 2026 | Youth Works

Because every person is created in the image of God, they hold dignity and value. Every day, we have the opportunity to impact students’ lives for the better. We become trusted adults who aren’t afraid to speak in grace and truth. We create spaces where...
More Than a Summer Job: CLDI Apprenticeship

More Than a Summer Job: CLDI Apprenticeship

by cldi | Jul 27, 2026 | Job Development & Preparedness, Mentorship & Discipleship

How ordinary work is cultivating extraordinary transformation. The trailer is loaded before most of Billings has finished its first cup of coffee. Mowers are secured. Trimmers are fueled. The day’s route is mapped out. But before anyone climbs into the truck or...
How Does Trauma Shape Our Mind, Body and Emotions?

How Does Trauma Shape Our Mind, Body and Emotions?

by cldi | Jun 18, 2026 | Mentorship & Discipleship

Imagine you’re sitting around a campfire with friends on a cool summer evening. The fire is warm, inviting, and comforting. As the night goes on, you get distracted, lose your balance, and stumble too close to the flames. The intense heat burns your leg....
Everyday Faithfulness: The Ministry of Small Moments

Everyday Faithfulness: The Ministry of Small Moments

by cldi | May 26, 2026 | Internship, Mentorship & Discipleship, Youth Works

Ministry isn’t always built through dramatic moments or one-time events. More often, it is shaped through small, daily, faithful acts of presence that slowly change how a child (or any person) sees themselves, others, and even God. This is the commitment and heart of...
One Summer Can Begin to Change a Story Through Youth Works

One Summer Can Begin to Change a Story Through Youth Works

by cldi | Apr 1, 2026 | Youth Works

By the time Jayden is 11, he already knows how to stay alert. He knows how to tell what kind of evening it is going to be by the sound of the front door closing. He knows when his mom is stretched too thin to answer questions. He knows how to act tough at school and...
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We're trained up! Thanks Jolt CPR for the CPR and We're trained up!

Thanks Jolt CPR for the CPR and First Aid training.

Hope we never use what we've learned. 🥴

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Because every person is created in the image of Go Because every person is created in the image of God, they hold dignity and value. Every day, we have the opportunity to impact students' lives for the better. We become trusted adults who aren't afraid to speak in grace and truth. We create spaces where students know they are seen, valued, and worthy of being heard.

When difficult conversations arise, we listen with our whole bodies. We communicate that students matter not only through our words, but through our attention, our posture, and our presence.

At 316, a student might yell repeatedly for a snack. Instead of simply responding to the volume, we can calmly ask, "How would you ask calmly and confidently?" This isn't about withholding a snack or demanding perfect behavior. It's about helping the student recognize that they are already seen and heard. Their voice has value without needing to be louder than everyone else's.

For many students, yelling may be what they've learned. At home, they may have to raise their voice in order to be heard by their family members. At school, they might act out in class to get a teacher's attention. In their friend group, they might feel pressure to be the funniest, the toughest, or the loudest just to belong. Performance can begin to feel like the price of being noticed.

I want the students to know something different: they already are important. They already hold value. They do not have to perform, achieve, or compete for our attention. Their worth is not something to be earned, but something they already hold.

So we acknowledge their need for a delicious afterschool snack and meet it, while teaching them an important life skill, and showing them the love of Christ in a simple response.

This work may not always feel glamorous, but it is deeply meaningful. Every interaction is an opportunity to build trust, instill confidence, and remind a young person that they are valued.

-Erin, Youth Works Director

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We've got a matching donation offer! This is the We've got a matching donation offer!

This is the 25th year Town Pump Charitable Foundation has operated "Be a Friend in Deed, Help Those in Need" campaign to raise funds for food banks.

The Hannah House has been invited to participate!

Town Pump Charitable Foundation will match each dollar collected by CLDI up to $3000, from September 1 to November 30.

If you have the ability to give above your usual donation, we would appreciate your support in reaching the $3000 mark!

Let's go!

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Join Phillips 66 (and your favorite CLDI crew) for Join Phillips 66 (and your favorite CLDI crew) for a fun evening at the Annual Phillips 66 Meet in the Park, hosted by Phillips 66 Billings Refinery!

Happening Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 4:30-6:30pm at the South Park Gazebo, this free community event is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, enjoy family-friendly activities, and learn about local resources.

Lots of booths from all kinds of neighbor organizations including yours truly.

Families can enjoy burgers, hot dogs, and ice cream, and kids can participate in exciting prize drawings—including bikes, toys, and gift cards!

Open to Gateway Triangle and South Side residents and businesses. 

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We had so much fun celebrating Madi and Amaya and We had so much fun celebrating Madi and Amaya and reflecting on their year with us at CLDI!

We end our internship with an intern retreat. Such a fun time!

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It can’t be that hard, right? #cldibillings #nonp It can’t be that hard, right?

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