Part #2 of Promise’s Story of Healing. Read Part #1 “Healing Her Broken Belief” here. When Promise first moved into the Hannah House, it felt like she had nothing to offer.She had little job experience and very few skills, but the staff encouraged and supported...
Hello friends! While you didn't hear from me last week (I was enjoying a little time away with my lovely wife), the work kept on going for Tapestry! We have some great news to share. 100% of the underground plumbing work was finished and they poured the concrete pad...
Mentorship is an essential component of the fourth principle of Christian Community Development: Leadership Development. Through our holistic, gospel-centered approach to mentorship, we encourage and equip individuals to grow and become empowered. As we invest in...
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...
Words by Jackie Patten In light of Valentine's Day, our office has a “heart attack” game going around where we have to essentially bomb each other's work desks with goodies, candy and words of affirmation. The individual who chose me wrote words of encouragement that...
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! 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...
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 with Christ but to further themselves in the professional world as...