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Tapestry Friday Update: Week 10
Hello Friends of CLDI, Happy Friday! This week we completed the backfill around the foundation and installed the storm drains for the rain leaders on the south side of the building. Due to the cold...
Tapestry Friday Update: Week 9
Hello Friends of CLDI! Even with the cold weather and winter storm, we were able to get the remaining walls poured Thursday, and we will pull the forms today. Next week we will backfill around the...
No. 2: When does helping hurt?
A question I have been pondering? When does helping hurt? I have asked this question so many times. I want to be helpful and influence someone’s life truly, but it is hard to know what is helpful or...
Celebrating and Honoring Eric Basye
Greetings, As the Incoming CLDI Board president, I was somewhat delighted to find out that I have the opportunity to write a departing letter to our outgoing ED, Eric Basye. I use the word “somewhat...
Tapestry Friday Update: Week 8
Hello, Friends of CLDI! Well, the good news is that we beat the cold front that is moving in by getting our footings poured. Pending the weather next week, we will be able to form up and pour the...
Engaging the Marginalized
Ministry Partner Encouragement: By Nate Poetzl We love partnering with the church. The relationships we’ve built with local bodies have been integral to the work that we do in the South Side...
Changing My Longings
Internship Update: From Alex Streeter Change has become a recurring theme in my life over the last six months. There have been apparent changes, such as my occupation and living situation, as well...
Sold Out Christmas Store!
2022 Christmas Store Update: From Jacki Patten The Christmas Store is a one-of-a-kind event that truly captures the love, joy, and hope of the Christmas season. Each year, the community comes...
The Impact of Mentorship
Volunteer Highlight by Eddy Welch Before becoming an apprentice mentor through Rail//Line Coffee, I was looking for a ministry to partner with. I wanted to help people not only to grow in their walk...
Calvin’s Story
Calvin Warren, a 53-year-old former PTA president, and little guy football coach, recently became a CLDI tenant. A devoted father, Calvin has a degree in Psychology and was gifted in working with...