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Journeying to Independence: Christian Owens
Editor's Note: LIFTT's overall success is measured in large part by the success of consumers and peers in achieving their individual goals. When a consumer or peer successfully completes a goal, their IL Specialist, Nutritional Health Coach, PCA facilitator, or Peer...
Thank you Catholic Heart Work Camp!
LIFTT would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the participants and organizers of the Catholic Heart Workcamp (CHWC) for including us as one of the nonprofit organizations they chose to assist during their recent camp here in Billings. CHWC is a program that...
Fighting for Independence: Jim Brown
Twenty years ago, Jim Brown sat on the board of LIFTT, helping to steer the mission of independence for people with disabilities across Eastern Montana. Today, he is at the heart of a battle no one should have to face — a fight for the very services that make...
upLIFTT Thrift is now open!
Shop, Donate, and Make a Difference! Something wonderful has arrived in Billings — and it’s more than just a store. It’s a mission with a front door. We’re thrilled to announce that upLIFTT Thrift officially opened its doors in June 2025, and we can’t wait for you to...
Celebrate 35 years of the ADA LIFTT Style on July 26!
Mark your calendars and get ready to party with purpose — LIFTT is thrilled to announce our upcoming celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! It’s more than an event — it’s a milestone in the movement for equity, independence,...
Why the ADA Still Matters (And Always Will)
Let’s be honest: not every law changes lives. But the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?That one did — and still does. And this July, as we mark its 35th anniversary, LIFTT is not just celebrating history. LIFTT is defending the future. The ADA Isn’t Just a Law —...
Grocery Tours Sparks Healthy Changes for DPP Participants
June 2025 marked a transformative milestone for LIFTT’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) as participants laced up their walking shoes and gathered at Albertsons on 1212 Grand Avenue, Billings, and Van Dyke’s Supermarket in Roundup for our very first grocery store...
LIFTT on the Road: Lame Deer Block Party
Party on a Wednesday afternoon! On a sunny Wednesday June 18, LIFTT team members Berry Rushing and Jen Hawkinson made the drive from our Glendive office to Lame Deer for a vibrant "Block Party Luau" hosted by Northern Cheyenne Tribal Health. The event took place at...
Electronic Intakes Coming to LIFTT
LIFTT Is Going Digital! At LIFTT, we are constantly working to be more resourceful and responsible with the use of taxpayer dollars. In line with this commitment, we’re excited to announce that we’re entering the testing phase of electronic intakes! What is Electronic...
Budget Battle Update
We are rapidly approaching the final quarter of LIFTT’s fiscal year; time is sprinting toward October 1, 2025, the start of FY 2026. Let me ask you: Are we going to have a financial runway? Are we going to remain open? Will we continue serving South Central and...