“Promises are made to be broken... that’s why I am so broken.” My name is Promise. A few years ago, my life—if you could even call it that—used to be rock bottom hell. I was pregnant, addicted to drugs, consumed by alcohol, and hanging around with people who were...
Hello Friends of CLDI! Happy Friday! This week we were able to pour the concrete bases for the piers; this is in preparation for the concrete slabs once the underground plumbing is done. Our offsite framing of floors 2 and 3 is happening this week, and by the first...
Hello Friends of CLDI! We officially have Tent City at the Tapestry site, which has been a success! The moisture levels and compaction tests are approved to proceed with the underground plumbing. We have also completed the forms for the piers (the support columns) and...
Hello Friends of CLDI! Tent City is soon to be coming to Billings! But wait, not the kind of tent city you are imagining. Given the extreme weather we have experienced lately, and the delay in progress due to the cold and moisture, the construction team has decided to...
Hello Friends of CLDI! Happy Friday! Some good news, Tapestry's sewage tie-in to the city will be complete today or tomorrow. Our lumber has also arrived at the warehouse, and next week, they will start framing walls off-site. Unfortunately, with the extreme weather,...
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 weather, the ground was frozen, and we had to bring in these special...
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 foundation and start the plumbing. The good news is that we are still...
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 remaining foundational walls. As you can see from the pictures, 3/4 of...
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 as deeper inner changes regarding my worldview and life goals. One day,...
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 together to serve neighbors by donating toys and Christmas gifts to be sold...