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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...
LWC Rendezvous 2025: Soaking up Strategy and Wellness
What do you get when you mix energizing wellness workshops, inspiring peer connections, and a backdrop of mountain air and hot springs? A Rendezvous that lives up to its name! From June 24 to June 25, 2025, Rachial Combs, our trailblazing Community Health Worker (CHW)...
LIFTT Board of Directors meets June 5
The LIFTT Board of Directors will hold an ordinary meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 4 p.m. in the board room of the Billings LIFTT office at 1241 Crawford Drive. The public is invited to attend the meeting and offer comments during the public comment period....
Extraordinary Board Meeting May 23
The LIFTT board of directors will hold an extraordinary meeting on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 7 a.m. at the Billings LIFTT office (1241 Crawford Drive). The public is invited to attend and offer comments during the public comment period. Click here to view or download...
Extraordinary Board Meeting May 18
The LIFTT board of directors will hold an extraordinary meeting on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 8 a.m. at the Billings LIFTT office (1241 Crawford Drive). The public is invited to attend and offer comments during the public comment period. Click here to view or download...
Autistic ≠ Broken: A personal reflection
A Personal Reflection on the Autism Discussion Sparked by RFK Jr. By Jed Barton, LIFTT Public Relations, Government Affairs, and IL Specialist As someone who is on the autism spectrum, I felt concerned by recent remarks from Secretary of Health and Human Services,...
Tattoo Fundraiser Leaves Positive Mark
Editor's Note: The following is a letter sent by LIFTT's Executive Director, Carlos Ramalho and Community Health Worker/IL Specialist Rachial Combs, to Legendary Tattoo Studio & Art Gallery for hosting a "Flash Sale Fundraiser" between 4/12 and 05/01, which...
What does the Trump budget mean for Aging and Disability Programs?
On March 11, 2025, President Trump released his budget proposal, calling for a 22.6% cut in domestic discretionary spending, a staggering $163 billion reduction. While Congress holds the ultimate authority to pass a final budget, this proposal signals deep potential...
