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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
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


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


KHOL Feature: ‘You are the music’: Music therapy students celebrate Mardi Gras
Author: Hanna Merzbach Date: Feb 24, 2023 Original Article: https://891khol.org/you-are-the-music-music-therapy-students-celebrate-mardi-gras/ Listen to the full radio segment at the link above. The performance at the Center for the Arts was part of a new program from Community Entry Services and Teton Music School. A band of people with disabilities, known as the Silver Platters, performs at the Center for the Arts. (Amanda Flosbach) Sounds of guitars, kazoos and tambouri
Mar 7, 2023


County 10 Feature: Dancing with the Stars Tables On Sale March 1
Author: Amanda Fehring Date Published: February 28, 2023 Link to original article: https://county10.com/dancing-with-the-stars-tables-go-on-sale-march-1/ (Lander, WY) – Community Entry Services (CES) will host its 8th annual Dancing with the Stars Gala Lander & Riverton on April 29, 2023, at 5:30 pm at the Lander Community Center. The gala will also be live streamed by County 10. This year’s amazing dance teams are: Matt Hartman & Charene Herrera Daniel Barnes & Haylee Co
Mar 6, 2023


County 10 Feature: Dance teams, dates, judges all set for 2023 Dancing With The Stars
Original Article By: Vince Tropea Date: January 30, 2023 Original Link: https://county10.com/dance-teams-dates-judges-all-set-for-2023-dancing-with-the-stars-lander-riverton/ (Lander, WY) – Dancing with the Stars Lander & Riverton , a local fundraiser for Community Entry Services , is set to take place again this year, Saturday, April 29th, at the Lander Community Center. The event raised over $70K last year , and this year looks to be even bigger and better than ever. Th
Jan 31, 2023


JH News and Guide Feature: Art of Love is Tomorrow!
Written by Tibby Plasse, originally published by JH News & Guide
Aug 8, 2022


Buckrail Feature: Jackson woman competes in Special Olympics USA Games
Originally posted by Buckrail and written by Julie Ellison on June 10, 2022 Source: https://buckrail.com/jackson-woman-competes-in-special-olympics-usa-games/ Luke Bappe and Isabella "Izzy" Shanor, the two track-and-field athletes from Wyoming, get ready to race at the Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida. Photo Courtesy: Luke Dakota Zender JACKSON, Wyo. — Isabella “Izzy” Shanor is currently representing Wyoming in the Special Olympics USA Games 2022 in Orlando,
Jun 17, 2022
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