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Changing My Longings

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!

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

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’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

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

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

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

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

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

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...