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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...
Expanding CLDI’s Reach
New Executive Director Kaleb Perdew shares his history with the ministry and vision for the future. In 2017, CLDI’s Executive Director Eric Basye crossed paths with Kaleb Perdew, a Billings native...
Tapestry Friday Update: Week 7
Hello Friends of CLDI! How crazy is this "winter" weather? Remember, we live in Montana, so don't get too comfortable. I am sure that winter will set in just as spring is around the corner! In the...
Tapestry Friday Update: Week 6
Hello, Friends of CLDI! I hope you all had a great week. We had an unexpected find the previous week at the building site - some remnants of some old buildings and debris! The good news is that the...
Tapestry Friday Update: Week 5
Over the holidays and the first part of the New Year, 108 geo piers were set! This process involves drilling large holes in the ground, filling them with aggregate, and then compacting them. This is...
No. 1: From the Desk of Kaleb Perdew
Dear CLDI Family and Friends, Eric had developed regular rhythms of communication, and I want to carry that tradition forward. Instead of a recurring blog, you can expect to see a personal note...
Tapestry Friday Update: Week 2
On, Thursday, December 15th, we had our official groundbreaking ceremony! We were joined by several members of our community, and it is an honor to have Don Sterhan with Mountain Plains Equity...
THE 8 PRINCIPLES OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: EMPOWERMENT
The 8th principle of CCD is Empowerment. Empowering people is an important element of Christian Community Development. How do you ensure that people are able to help themselves after they have been...
Tapestry Friday Update: Week 1
We have great news; we closed on the Tapestry project last Friday, December 2nd, making Tapestry official. This week Langlas set up the building site, scraped the asphalt, and are ready to dig for...
Act Now and Save on Taxes with an IRA Charitable Donation!
Thanks to Congressional action in December 2015, donors with retirement assets in IRAs now have an effective way to reduce taxes and support their favorite charities, including funds at community...