Old Bills a success and other news

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 program, Jessie Phillips, summed it up:

"The Jackson community is so special. They rise to the occasion and help support us whenever we need them most. There have been moments over the past few years when people have come out of nowhere to give us just what we needed to help grow our program, pay off debt, or fund an initiative for our clients."

Job opportunities in Fremont County!

Jerrad Anderson interviewed CES' Michelle Luoma and CEO Shawn Griffin on County10 podcast

As an indication of the ongoing and increasing need for Community Entry Services, many families and guardians have reached out to us these past few months to ask if there is room for their loved ones in our programs. It's a good problem to have! This opens the door for half a dozen jobs for residents of Fremont County.

Yesterday, CES CEO Shawn Griffin and HR director Michelle Luoma went on County10's podcast to discuss these job openings and encourage locals to consider careers as Direct Service Professionals.

https://county10.com/community-entry-services-chats-job-openings-and-festival-of-trees-listen/ 

If you or someone you know is interested in a potential career as a Direct Service Professional (shifts are typically 12 hours, 3 days or nights a week), contact Michelle Luoma at mluoma@ces-usa.com

Festival of Trees: December 4 and 5

Community Entry Service is only reimbursed about 80 cents on the dollar for the services provided to 140 adults with a wide range of intellectual, developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries. To make up the difference, friends have helped us raise thousands of dollars through fundraising galas, events like Old Bills, Challenge for Charity, Wyogives and private foundation grants.

In Riverton each December friends, companies and businesses compete to create the ideal Christmas tree decor and raffle items to raise support for our program here.

December 4th is a free Family fun night that frequently attracts about 1000 people to come and tour the forest of decorated trees, vote on their favorite, get a warm meal for free and compete in games including the famous cake walk and other fun activities for children. This evening is our way of welcoming the wider community to come and see what we do.

December 5th is the fundraising Gala to raise support for our mission.

Corporate tables of 8 are still available for $700 and the auction items are being assembled or built by a crew of volunteers. For more information, contact Michelle Luoma at mluoma@ces-usa.com