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Welcome to our news corner, where we share updates, celebrate our community, and shine a light on the people who make our work possible. Here you’ll find highlights from our staff and clients, stories of care and connection, and mentions of CareVi in the media. We hope these stories bring you closer to the heart of what we do every day.
What’s Happening at CareVi
"He has a certain swagger . . . "
Meaningful work. It’s deeply important to our well-being. CareVi goes the extra mile to ensure our clients have access to meaningful work. It’s our pleasure to introduce Jon, affectionately known around here as “JT.” Jon has been part of the Jackson CareVi community for 32 years, and since 2015 he’s been employed by the Teton County Recreation Center. Jon prefers quiet routines, familiar faces, and the comfort of a job he knows well. For the past several years, CareVi staff
Sep 28
More Than a Paycheck
Meaningful work. It gives us purpose, a sense of contribution, and belonging. Think about the last time you finished a project you were proud of. Maybe it was a program report, a meal you cooked, a room you organized. Remember that feeling of "I did that, and it mattered"? That feeling is something every human being needs and deserves, but for people with intellectual disabilities and acquired brain injuries, nationwide unemployment rates are staggeringly high. This is not b
Sep 25
Introducing CareVi: A New Name for a Vibrant Future
A new name, the same heartfelt commitment For years, our organization has gone by the name Community Entry Services. Starting September 22, 2026, we’re introducing a new name and a new look: CareVi, pronounced Care-VEE, rhyming with tree. This change is more than a new logo. It’s a clearer way to share who we are and who we serve. Why We’re Changing Our Name Research indicated that our previous name (Community Entry Services) often caused confusion. It didn’t fully capture
Sep 9
Unsung Heroes: Sarah Guinard
Introducing Sarah Guinard, Residential Coordinator for Community Entry Services in Riverton. Sarah Guinard has worked for CES as a Direct Service Professional and Residential Coordinator for 17 years (here with CES clients Jacob and Kelsie) Housing that comes with transportation and 24/7 supervision is one of the services that makes Community Entry Services a sought for destination for adults with developmental, intellectual disabilities or acquired brain injuries in WY. But
Feb 2
Providing Round the Clock Care
Paul Dieken is one of two housing coordinators in Lander for CES Paul Dieken is one of two housing coordinators in Lander serving a dozen staff and clients to ensure safety, quality control, and complete 24/7 coverage of our clients. Community Entry Services is one of the best kept secrets in Fremont County - without intending to be. CES serves over 100 adults with disabilities and acquired brain injuries with a staff of over 100 professional caregivers who transport clients
Jan 13
Cowboy State Daily Interview
Jake Nichols interviewed CES CEO Shawn Griffin on today's podcast Shawn helped walk people through the details of how adults with disabilities are cared for and the challenges of getting the state to fully fund services already rendered. https://www.youtube.com/live/uJEFE6OAhSg?si=UPczRJCBBqod6ixC It's important to know that some 3500 Wyoming residents ages 18 to 100 are classified as having severe intellectual and developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries from
Dec 19, 2025
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