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upLIFTT Thrift Store coming to Billings!
What if shopping could change lives? What if your old golf clubs, vintage lamp, or forgotten bookshelf could fuel independence, sustain services, and uplift an entire community? Well, get ready, Billings — because it can. Introducing upLIFTT Thrift — the...

LIFTT holding Coat Drive at both locations
Even as winter turns into spring (we hope!) here in the Northern Plains and Rockies, many in the communities we serve still need warm coats and outerwear to stay safe from the cold and wet weather. If you have gently used, clean coats, gloves, scarves, hats, or other...
MWD can help put you to work!
For many individuals with disabilities, the decision to seek employment can be daunting. Concerns about losing essential health coverage often discourage people from entering the workforce. Fortunately, Montana’s Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities (MWD) program...

Living with Multiple Sclerosis: Support, Strength, and Community
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological condition that affects the central nervous system, disrupting communication between the brain and the body. While MS presents unique challenges, it is possible to manage the condition and lead a fulfilling, productive...

Severe Cold Weather Closes LIFTT Feb 18-19
Due to the severe cold weather forecast for the region and out of interest for the safety of our team members, consumers, and the public, the LIFTT offices in Billings and Glendive will be closed on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, and Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The...

Glendive Office Closed due to Cold
Due to the extremely cold temperatures, the LIFTT Glendive office will be closed for the rest of today (02/11/2025). We will reopen tomorrow morning (02/12/2025) at 9 a.m. We thank the community for their understanding, and we hope everyone stays safe and warm as this...
LIFTT Condemns Derogatory Comments Against Individuals with Disabilities
January 30, 2025 Contact: Carlos Ramalho, Executive DirectorLiving Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT)(406) 259-5181 | carlosr@liftt.org LIFTT Condemns Derogatory Comments Against Individuals with Disabilities and Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusion and Equal...

Federal Funding Freeze Update
January 29, 2025 Subject: Important Update on LIFTT Services Dear LIFTT Consumers, We are reaching out to share an important update regarding our programs and services. Recently, the Federal Administration froze federal funding for our Independent Living Program,...

LIFTT ARTP plans first route
Connecting Communities At LIFTT, our mission is to empower individuals to live independently by breaking down barriers, and transportation is one of the most significant challenges faced by people with disabilities in rural Montana. We’re thrilled to share the...

Pam Ramirez: Returning Home to Empower Lives at LIFTT
In this exclusive interview, Pam Ramirez shares her journey from Glendive, Montana, to Arizona, and back again. As the newly appointed Independent Living Program Manager at Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT) Pam reflects on her roots, her passion...