In seeking to encourage transformation of the South Side and its residents, the works of CLDI are targeted toward community revitalization, outreach, and discipleship. In regard to community revitalization, CLDI is committed to seek the shalom of our city, and in...
This is the 'home' of an individual outside of a building we are hoping to buy. As part of this vision, CLDI will provide (10) efficiency apartments and (2) one bedroom apartments to serve the most marginalized of our city; office space for CLDI; expansion of Hannah...
I was talking recently with one of the gals I have worked with for over a year through CLDI’s Hannah House Ministries. As I listened to her share what she was struggling with the thought came to my mind that she had two options for moving forward: she could...
*The following blog is written by a dear friend and sister, Miriam. Last fall the Lord graced CLDI with Miriam to shed the Light of Christ as she diligently works in our office and interfaces with the many different people that call or visit the CLDI office on a...
*Gus is a recent graduate of our nine-month internship program, the Fellowship House. The following is a reflection of what the South Side, the community in which we reside and work, taught him. Currently Gus is working for the summer at an inner-city home...
*Melissa, wife of John Geiger (CLDI’s Youth Works Director), recently purchased and renovated a row house, making this their new ‘home’ as they seek to love God and love neighbor as they follow the example of Jesus, ministering in the flesh. This blog was written a...
For the past several years, CLDI has targeted our efforts in a part of the South Side we refer to as the 300 Block (shown below). This distinct part of our community is mostly known for the 79 townhomes that were built in the late 1970’s as an affordable housing...
As I pulled up to the Adullam House a couple of the men sat on the porch as they enjoyed one of our first spring-like days we had experienced in months. The Adullam House is a Christian home for men in transition, whether that be off the streets, out of the...
Before coming to Billings, Montana, I had never once in my life considered that I would be a construction worker. And after I had considered it and agreed, with much trepidation, to do it for nine months, I never once considered that I would love it. This has been one...
“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...