Join LIFTT at the Columbia Club in Billings on Saturday, August 1, for “Hidden Treasures & Grand Journeys.” The evening will feature a catered dinner, live and silent auctions, and opportunities for engagement with LIFTT’s mission and programs.
Hidden Treasures & Grand Journeys: An Evening of Opportunity for LIFTT
This special fundraising event will take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Columbia Club in Billings, Montana. Designed as both a fundraiser and a community gathering, the evening will feature a catered dinner, live and silent auctions, and opportunities for engagement with LIFTT’s mission and programs.
More Than an Event: A Community Experience
“Hidden Treasures & Grand Journeys” is more than a traditional fundraiser. It is a curated experience that invites participants to explore a wide range of auction items, from unique thrift-store finds and handcrafted jewelry to high-value travel and experience packages.
This layered approach ensures that everyone can participate, whether through small discoveries or larger contributions, while reinforcing a shared purpose: supporting independence and access for individuals across our region.
Supporting RideWell ADA Rural Transportation Program: Opening Pathways to Independence
Proceeds from the event will directly support RideWell ADA Accessible Rural Transportation Program – A Program of LIFTT, which will provide critical mobility services to aging and disabled individuals in South and Central Eastern Montana.
Access to transportation is often one of the greatest barriers to independence. Through RideWell, individuals will be able to attend medical appointments, access essential services, and remain connected to their communities. This event helps ensure that those pathways remain open.
A Growing Community Effort
LIFTT is working closely with local businesses, community members, and partners to bring this event to life and ensure its success. There are many meaningful ways to be involved. Community members are invited to attend the event and take part in the evening’s activities, while businesses and organizations have the opportunity to participate through table sponsorships. Donations of auction items, including goods, services, or unique experiences, are also welcomed and play an important role in the event’s success. In addition, simply helping to share information about the event within personal and professional networks can make a significant difference in building awareness and encouraging participation.
This collaborative effort reflects the strength of our community and the shared commitment to supporting individuals in living independently.
Building Connections That Last
In addition to raising funds, the event is designed to strengthen relationships and increase awareness of LIFTT’s work. Through storytelling, community engagement, and shared experiences, “Hidden Treasures & Grand Journeys” will highlight the real impact of supporting mobility, independence, and access.
With an anticipated strong return and growing community interest, this event has the potential to become a signature annual gathering for LIFTT and its supporters.
Join Us
We invite you to be part of this meaningful evening. Together, we can open pathways to independence, one connection, one contribution, and one journey at a time. For more information about, to sponsor, donate, or attend “Hidden Treasures & Grand Journeys: contact Tina Carter, LIFTT RideWell Transportation Coordinator at (406) 939-4569 or tinac@liftt.org
About Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT): LIFTT is a Montana 501(c)3 corporation organized as a Center for Independent Living (CIL). With team members based in Billings and Glendive, LIFTT provides aging and disabled members of the community with programs and services that help empower them to break down the physical, bureaucratic, and cultural barriers that prevent them from being fully independent participants in their lives and communities throughout 18 counties in southeastern and south-central Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Stillwater, Treasure, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for your Apple device.
Our Vision: Empowering aging and disabled individuals to LIFTT themselves above the barriers of life.
Our Mission: Living Independently for Today and Tomorrow – LIFTT’s mission is to empower aging and disabled individuals to live independently through education, support, and opportunities.