Moving Mountains Foundation

09/27/2026

🎠 Tomorrow is the day! Join us for a FREE Sensory-Friendly Carousel Night!

Moving Mountains Foundation invite you to an evening of carousel rides, connection, and community. Bring your family, invite a friend, and enjoy a welcoming event for people of all abilities!

📅 Tomorrow—Sunday, September 27, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Carousel of Missoula
101 Carousel Drive • Caras Park

✨ Free and open to the community
✨ Sensory-friendly fun
✨ Free sensory toys

Come connect with other families and learn more about Moving Mountains Foundation and Circle of Parents, including opportunities to become a parent facilitator and help build a supportive community for local families.

Help us spread the word! Share this post with friends, families, and community partners. We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! 💛

Questions? Contact [email protected] or 406-396-4130.

Together, We Move Mountains.

Join us for a FREE Sensory-Friendly Carousel Night!

Moving Mountains Foundation and Circle of Parents invite you to an evening of carousel rides, connection, and community. Bring your family, invite a friend, and enjoy a welcoming event for people of all abilities!

📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 At the Carousel of Missoula
101 Carousel Drive • Caras Park

✨ Free and open to the community
✨ Sensory-friendly fun
✨ Free sensory toys

Come connect and learn more about how to get involved with Moving Mountains Foundation and Circle of Parents, including opportunities to become a parent facilitator and help build a supportive community for local families.

Please share this invitation with friends, families, and community partners—we’d love to see you there!

Questions? Contact [email protected] or 406-396-4130.

Together, We Move Mountains. 💚

09/19/2026

Join us for a FREE Sensory-Friendly Carousel Night!

Moving Mountains Foundation and Circle of Parents invite you to an evening of carousel rides, connection, and community. Bring your family, invite a friend, and enjoy a welcoming event for people of all abilities!

📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 At the Carousel of Missoula
101 Carousel Drive • Caras Park

✨ Free and open to the community
✨ Sensory-friendly fun
✨ Free sensory toys

Come connect and learn more about how to get involved with Moving Mountains Foundation and Circle of Parents, including opportunities to become a parent facilitator and help build a supportive community for local families.

Please share this invitation with friends, families, and community partners—we’d love to see you there!

Questions? Contact [email protected] or 406-396-4130.

Together, We Move Mountains. 💚

09/18/2026

Don't forget what's happening tomorrow! Eek - can't wait! 😍 This special performance is specially designed for audience members who struggle with sounds, bright or flashing lights, or long events that require sitting still. If any of those issues apply to you or someone in your family, call 406 728 7529 to reserve your free seats!

09/16/2026

Three Apartments Available on 39th Street in Missoula

Moving Mountains Foundation is accepting applications for three apartments in our fourplex. This project means a lot to us. We want to create a place where people with and without disabilities can have a home of their own, live more independently, and feel connected to their neighbors.

The property is in an established residential neighborhood, close to healthcare, shopping, restaurants, parks, transportation, and other everyday resources.

Here’s what’s available:

• Upstairs, unfurnished: $1,604/month with a one-year lease.
• Downstairs, unfurnished: $1,700/month with a one-year lease.
• Furnished apartment: $2,200/month with a one-month minimum stay.

The furnished apartment offers flexibility for someone relocating, receiving medical care, visiting family, or needing a temporary home while making longer-term plans.

We’re also pursuing grant funding to make the two downstairs apartments fully accessible. These improvements are planned and are not yet complete. If you have specific accessibility needs, please reach out so we can talk through the apartment’s current features and whether it would work for you.

We welcome inquiries from prospective residents, families, caregivers, case managers, and community organizations.

For an application, questions, or a tour, contact Laura:
[email protected]
406-396-4130

Please share with anyone who may be looking for housing. Thank you for helping us get the word out and supporting this project!

09/10/2026

Fully Furnished 2BR Mid-Term Rental in Missoula — $2,100/Month

Convenient for Healthcare, Recovery & Extended Stays

The home is centrally located with convenient access to Community Medical Center and Providence St. Patrick Hospital, making it a great option for traveling healthcare professionals as well as individuals or families who need to remain in Missoula for a longer period following hospitalization, treatment, or a medical procedure.

You’ll also be close to Pattee Creek Market, downtown Missoula, pharmacies, shopping, restaurants, and everyday essentials, while still having a quieter residential space to come home to.

This could be a great fit for travel nurses, physicians, locum providers, OTs, PTs, SLPs, medical residents, other traveling professionals, people relocating to Missoula, or individuals and families needing a temporary home during a longer recovery or transition.

Traveling with a small dog? The doggy door and fenced area provide additional convenience, particularly for professionals working long or irregular shifts.

💲 $2,100/month | All utilities included
🛏 2 bedrooms | 2 queen beds
🛁 1 bathroom
🧺 In-unit laundry
🚗 On-site parking
🐶 Small-dog friendly + fenced area
📅 Mid-term rental | 30-day+ stays

Interested, or know someone looking for a comfortable mid-term home in Missoula? I’d love to connect. Coming to Furnished Finders soon!

Laura Olsonoski, Occupational Therapist
Moving Mountains Foundation
[email protected]
406-396- 4130

Please feel free to message, call, or email for availability, additional photos, or to schedule a tour.

09/05/2026

Supportive Housing in Missoula — 3 Units Available

Moving Mountains Foundation is now accepting applications for three thoughtfully designed units in our community-based 4-plex on 39th Street in Missoula.

Our goal is to create housing where people of all abilities can live with greater independence, dignity, connection, and a true sense of home. These apartments are located in a welcoming residential neighborhood with convenient access to healthcare, shopping, restaurants, parks, transportation, and community resources.

Currently Available:

Upstairs Unfurnished Unit — $1,604/month
Long-term rental • 1-year lease
Lower-Level Unfurnished Unit — $1,700/month
Long-term rental • 1-year lease
Furnished Unit — $2,200/month
Mid-term rental • 1-month minimum stay
A great option for individuals or families who need flexible, furnished housing during a transition, temporary stay, medical care, relocation, or while searching for permanent housing.
Designed With All Abilities in Mind

Moving Mountains Foundation is working to create an inclusive housing community that welcomes individuals with and without disabilities. The two lower-level units are planned to become fully accessible, and we are actively pursuing grant funding to complete accessibility modifications and improvements.

We welcome inquiries from individuals, families, caregivers, case managers, healthcare professionals, community agencies, and others helping someone find safe and supportive housing.

Interested in learning more, requesting an application, or scheduling a tour?
Contact Laura at Moving Mountains Foundation
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 406-396-4130

Independence. Community. Belonging.
Together, we move mountains.

08/21/2026

🌱 Moving Mountains & Gardening with Friends! 🌻

We are so excited to share this wonderful feature from Garden City Harvest highlighting our Moving Mountains Foundation Gardening with Friends program and our partnership at the Providence Hospital Garden!

This program is all about creating opportunities for people of all abilities to connect, participate, learn, and grow together. We are incredibly grateful for community partners like Garden City Harvest who help us create inclusive experiences where everyone has the opportunity to be involved.

Take a look at the article to learn more about the partnership, the people behind it, and the impact that can happen when our community works together. 💚

Read:https://www.gardencityharvest.org/the-real-dirt-garden-city-harvest-blog/2026/8/14/moving-mountains-and-gardening-with-friends-a-partnership-at-providence-hospital-garden

Together, We Move Mountains. ⛰️🌱

08/15/2026

🏔️ BIG NEWS FROM MOVING MOUNTAINS FOUNDATION! 🏡

We are so excited to share that Moving Mountains Foundation is purchasing our very first supportive housing property—a four-plex in the heart of Missoula! 🎉

For years, we've seen the tremendous need for accessible, community-based housing for individuals with disabilities, mobility impairments, older adults, and those recovering from illness or injury. This project is our first step toward helping fill that gap.

✨ Everything is on track to close at the end of August!

🏡 Coming Soon:

Long-Term Accessible Apartment
✔ Available September 1, 2026
✔ 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
✔ Approximately 900 sq. ft.
✔ $1,700/month
✔ 12-month lease
✔ Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers accepted
✔ Centrally located on 39th Street in Missoula

Mid-Term Accessible Apartment
✔ Fully furnished
✔ Available for 30+ day stays (with plans to offer shorter stays as local permitting allows)
✔ Pricing is based on the length of stay
✔ Ideal for medical treatment, rehabilitation, surgery recovery, therapy, or families needing temporary accessible housing
✔ Designed with Universal Design principles and equipped with adaptive equipment and accessibility features, with additional improvements planned over time, including an adjustable king-size bed with hospital bed functions, Hoyer lift, accessible shower equipment, adaptive kitchen tools, and other equipment to support independence with daily activities.

This is more than housing—it's about creating opportunities for independence, dignity, and community. We are incredibly excited to take this first step toward expanding accessible housing options in Missoula and look forward to growing this vision in the years ahead.

📧 Interested in learning more or requesting an application?
Please email [email protected].

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging someone who may benefit from these housing opportunities!

Together, We Move Mountains. 💚🏔️

08/11/2026

📣 We're Hiring! Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Clinical Fellow

📍 Missoula, Montana | Moving Mountains Therapy Center

Do you believe therapy is about more than goals and paperwork? So do we.

At Moving Mountains Therapy Center, we're on a mission to provide high-quality, family-centered therapy that empowers children and individuals of all ages to overcome communication challenges, reach their developmental potential, and thrive. We believe families are the experts in their own lives, and our role is to partner with them through compassionate, individualized care.

We're looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or Clinical Fellow to join our collaborative, supportive, and fun team!

🌟 Why You'll Love Working at Moving Mountains

🏔️ No weekends or holidays—enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
💚 Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle.
🤝 Work alongside an interdisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists.
🌱 Continuing education and support for professional growth.
🎉 Positive, collaborative culture where your ideas are valued.
❤️ Make a meaningful impact—80% of our caseload serves underserved children and families covered by state-funded insurance programs.

What You'll Do

✔️ Provide family-centered, evidence-based speech therapy.
✔️ Evaluate and treat speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
✔️ Collaborate with families, caregivers, physicians, schools, and community partners.
✔️ Create individualized treatment plans and home programs.
✔️ Maintain timely documentation and contribute to a supportive interdisciplinary team.
✔️ Help expand access to therapy through outreach in schools, daycares, and community settings.

We're Looking For

✅ Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent)
✅ Eligible for Montana SLP licensure (Clinical Fellows encouraged to apply!)
✅ Passion for working with children and families
✅ Reliable transportation for community-based services
✅ CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days)

At Moving Mountains Therapy Center, we're more than a therapy clinic—we're a community of caregivers, educators, and advocates dedicated to helping children and families thrive.

If you're looking for a career where you can grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and make a lasting difference every day, we'd love to meet you!

📧 Questions? Contact Bridget McGrath at [email protected]

Ready to Apply?

Apply today through BambooHR:
https://mmtherapycenter.bamboohr.com/careers/38?source=aWQ9MTM%3D

Please share this post with your friends, colleagues, and fellow SLPs! Together, we can continue helping children and families reach new heights. 💚🏔️

06/22/2026

🎉 We are honored to announce that Moving Mountains Foundation have been selected as recipients of a 2026-2027 Blue Impact Grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana!

Moving Mountains is dedicated to strengthening early childhood systems through early intervention, childcare provider education, family support, and inclusive community programming. The initiative will increase access to developmental screenings, skilled professional consultation, caregiver education, and inclusive events and programs, helping ensure that children of all abilities have the support they need to thrive where they live, learn, and play.

"Children's earliest experiences shape the foundation for lifelong learning, relationships, health, and well-being," said Laura Olsonoski, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, Founder and President of the Moving Mountains Foundation. "Through Moving Mountains for Rising Steps, we are investing not only in children, but also in the families, educators, and caregivers who support them every day. We believe children who think, learn, communicate, or move differently should be celebrated. Communities need the tools, understanding, and resources to help every child thrive."