by cldi | Jul 2, 2012 | Community Development & Housing, Stories
In October of 2008 my wife and I had the opportunity to visit my family back West while we were living in Memphis, TN. Memphis had been home since the fall of 2002 as my wife was attending medical school at UT Health Science Center. Shelly and I love the West. We...
by cldi | Jun 3, 2012 | Stories
Each year CLDI is blessed to host interns to work with us in our efforts of seeking to redevelop the South Side. Not only do these interns provide us additional laborers to engage our community, but I am also provided the opportunity to invest spiritually in the...
by cldi | May 3, 2012 | Affordable Housing, Community Development & Housing, Stories
“Go to ACE, tell them you’re patching up a wall and they’ll get you what you need.” Simple enough for a girl who has no brains when it comes to fixing things like holes in drywall. I just always assumed I would add that to my “Reasons to Get Married” list, just...
by cldi | Apr 3, 2012 | Stories
*The following is a letter written by Judy Basye to Eric Basye (her son) and her brother Terry. Judy is a true disciple of Jesus and resides in Jackson, Wyoming. Good morning Eric and Terry, I am currently reading through the Bible – just finished Joshua and now...
by cldi | Feb 29, 2012 | Stories
In July 2011, I started a project as a VISTA. My assignment is to develop an adult literacy program targeting the South Side of Billings where statistically, the needs are the highest. As I’ve learned by assessing, comparing, computing, and picking people’s brains for...
No. 7: Introducing our new Development Director!July 1, 2025
