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Letter from the Garden
Dear Neighbor, You may not know me yet. You may have driven past me. You may have heard someone mention me. You may have seen a tomato plant growing quietly in the Montana sun and never realized that I am here. But I know something about you. I know that, like every...
Why Disability Rights Advocacy Matters More Than Ever
There are moments in history when progress feels inevitable. And then there are moments when we are reminded that progress requires vigilance. Across the United States, disability rights advocates, independent living organizations, self-advocates, family members,...
Honoring Service, Supporting Independence
As Billings prepares to welcome The Wall That Heals this July, many community members will have an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by America's veterans and their families. For some, the visit will be deeply personal. For others, it will be an...
From Executive Director: Summer, Opportunity & the Road Ahead
Can you believe we have already reached the halfway point of 2026? As summer arrives across South and Central Eastern Montana, many of us look forward to longer days, warmer weather, family gatherings, community events, and opportunities to spend more time outdoors....
Always Learning Always Growing
LIFTT Staff Continue Preparing to Better Serve Our Consumers At LIFTT, serving our consumers well means more than showing up. It means continuing to learn, train, improve, and grow so that aging individuals and people with disabilities receive services that are safe,...
From Homelessness to Celebrity for Sluggy the Cat
Sometimes the most inspiring stories begin in the most unlikely places. Not long ago, a small, abandoned cat was discovered in a dumpster along with his two siblings. He was nurtured by a wonderful citizen of Glendive until he was healthy enough, and then adopted by...
Words Matter Because People Matter
At its June 4, 2026, Board of Directors meeting, LIFTT approved a small but meaningful update to the organization's Vision and Mission Statements. The change reflects LIFTT's ongoing commitment to treating every individual with dignity, respect, and person-centered...
LIFTT Board of Directors meets June 4
illings LIFTT office (1241 Crawford Drive) The LIFTT Board of Directors will hold an ordinary meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The public is invited to attend the meeting and offer comments during the...
April 2026 LIFTT Connection Now Available!
The April Edition of the LIFTT Connection Newsletter is now available! View the April 2026 LIFTT Connection Newsletter Email on the Web Download the April 2026 LIFTT Connection Newsletter Email (Adobe PDF) In this issue of the LIFTT Connection: Join LIFTT for Hidden...
Living Well in Community Begins May 5
Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT) is pleased to announce that we will be conducting a "Living Well in Community" (LWC) Workshop. The 11-week workshop will be held on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to Noon beginning on May 5 and concluding on July 14. The...