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300 supporters and friends came out to support Community Entry Services on December 5th CES clients: Buffy, Noli and Sherry with CES staff member Linda (second from left). It's all about love and support for OVER 110 adults with disabilities and acquired brain injuries that we care for in Fremont County, WY. Every year for the past two decades hundreds of local residents from Riverton and surrounding areas have gathered to raise needed funds that offset what isn't covered b

Gratitude for all our friends in Teton and Fremont counties who make our efforts on behalf of adults with disabilities possible. Katelyn, Shawn and CES' new Jackson program director, Jessie Phillips with Old Bill's check Thanks to the generosity and vision of dozens of friends in Wyoming, this year's Old Bill's Fun Run fundraiser brought in over $120,000 in support for our efforts to support adults with disabilities in Teton County. Jackson native and new Director of our pro

December 4th and 5th 2025 Theme for the 21st Annual Festival of Trees : Winter in the wild! The Festival of Trees is an annual fundraiser for CES held in Riverton, WY. The Festival of Trees is a two-day event including Family Night on December 4th and the Gala evening December 5th. During Family Night from 4:00p.m.-8:00 p.m., families can have a pre-view of elegantly decorated trees, enjoy free soup , cake walk, children’s crafts, a visit from Santa and more! The Fundra

Updated: Sep 3, 2025 Camp Hootenanny was a success! Fremont Youth Camp provided a safe and convenient venue for our clients to enjoy the forest, lake, and mountain experience of the Wind Rivers. Nick and Noli enjoying a real sandy beach at CES Camp 2025 Continuing our commitment to giving our clients as many normal experiences as possible and thanks to the generous grant from Lander's Recreation Board, we were able to take several dozen clients up into Sinks Canyon for three

Members of the WY state legislature visited CES' Riverton facilities last week Shawn Griffin, CEO of CES gave members of the Joint Appropriation's Committee a tour of our facilities in Riverton, WY. It's easy to overlook the significance of a line item in the sprawling State Budget and miss the forest for the trees. In this case, it's the impact on individual lives for better or worse by what the State decides to reimburse non-profit organizations for services rendered to WY

CES' HR Director Michelle Luoma took several clients up camping in the Winds Jennifer, Rebecca, "Buffy" and Michelle on their way to the Girl's Camp 2025 Every summer one of the perks made possible thanks to the generosity of local supporters and volunteers is the Girl's Camp where a select group of clients are brought up to the Winds for a few days of camping, fishing, hiking and group activities. Time spent with friends, swimming, roasting marshmellows and enjoying the goo

LeLand Fighting Bear and family on the big screen at this year's Dancing with the Stars fundraiser Accidents happen every day that can change a life in an instant. It could happen to anyone. Imagine if it was your child, grandchild, brother, sister or friend that suffered a brain injury due to an auto, ski, snowmobile, or other outdoor sports accident. What would become of them? Who could you turn to for help? For a dozen families in Fremont County, the answer to their prayer

For the 10th time, the Lander and Riverton communities came together this past April 12th to celebrate Community Entry Services' commitment to our friends and neighbors with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries with a successful fundraising gala that raised just over $80,000. All proceeds will go to the ongoing care of 110 adults with disabilities in Fremont County who are served in Lander and Riverton by a small army of staff and volunteers

This summer, CES clients participated in the creation of a wonderful Art Installation at the Center for the Arts in collaboration with local artist Suzzanna Morlock. According to Program Director Rick Christensen, when asked about their participation, many of the clients stated that this opportunity was one of their favorite memories of the summer! The summer festivities also included free wildflower seed distribution at the People’s Market thanks to a collaboration between J

What is the Art of Love? The Art of Love is a key fundraiser for CES. In years past, it has been a one-night-only event, but this year, we are running the auction entirely online for 6 whole weeks! Money raised supports CES in their mission of empowering and enriching the lives of adults with disabilities. CES Jackson provides vocational training, daytime programming, recreational opportunities, and residential care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. To provide

Now through September 12th, Community Entry Services Online Fundraiser to Raise $80,000 Community Entry Services (CES) annual Art of Love fundraiser is back but this time, it’s VIRTUAL! CES will be hosting a virtual auction that will run from August 1st to September 12th featuring several of Jackson Hole's most renowned artists and their one-of-a-kind, signature vases that will be available for you to bid on using our online platform. We will close out the fundraiser with an

Support Community Entry Services today during the Challenge for Charities season! Lander, Wyoming, a community renowned for its natural beauty and vibrant spirit, is currently abuzz with a remarkable event that combines philanthropy and adventure. The Challenge for Charities, hosted by the Lander Community Foundation, is in full swing, offering a unique opportunity for individuals and businesses alike to make a positive impact on our community. This event has gained tremendou

Date: Sunday May 21, 2023 Time: 10am-3pm Location: Phil Baux Park in Jackson, WY Want to support CES and have fun doing it? Sign up for the 10th Annual Ultimate Towner, an annual Jackson’s Team and Community Event! The theme this year is LOVE LIFE! Enjoy and challenge yourself on this 2-hour on-course event that combines old-school obstacles with Amazing Race checkpoint challenges located within one square mile of the town square. Proceeds go to Community Entry Services! 2023

Community Entry Services in Lander is so proud to announce that The Lander Masters Special Olympics Snowshoe Team will be heading to Jackson to compete in the Winter State Games this week! The 2023 State Winter Games hosted by Special Olympics Wyoming will be held in Jackson, WY from March 14th-16th. State Winter Games is host to the sports of Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snowshoeing. Susan Fessler, Luke Bappe, Patrick Covell and Joe Piper of the T

Swing by Hand Fire Pizza in Jackson Hole on March 28th from 5pm-9pm for some pizza! A portion of all orders in house or to-go will benefit Community Entry Services where we are dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to maximize independence and lead satisfying productive lives in the community. Thank you to Hand Fire Pizza! We are so grateful to be a part of this! To learn more about Hand Fire Pizza or order online, visit https://handfirepizza.com/

Updated: Sep 7, 2022 Thank you to those who joined us for this year's Art of Love. As always, putting together the Art of Love event took the help of many hands. We are so full of gratitude for the endless stream of love that continues to pour in for the support of our local community members with developmental disabilities. In the words of our fearless organizer Dawn Hummel, Art of Love is so much more than a fundraiser, it's a LOVE PARTY, and we certainly felt the love. We

Support Community Entry Services with a Magnificent Evening of Entertainment! Since 1975 CES has been dedicated to empowering people with brain injuries and developmental disabilities in Fremont County to make their own life choices while being valued, respected, and contributing community members. CES strives to meet that goal through working with: · Social skills to interact in the community · Daily living skills and housing · Financial training · Job tr

Written By Jen Kocher, originally published in the JH News & Guide on October 10th 2018 Source: https://www.jhnewsandguide.com/scene/arts/art-of-love-auction-serves-up-plates/article_25dd0362-acec-573f-90c9-ddfbd8f7f7cb.html