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Mission Statement
Living Innovations provides support to people of all ages and abilities to have a good life at home and in the community . The organization specializes in Shared Living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities .
background Since 1996 , Living Innovations has provided shared living as its only residential service . Shared living matches a person in need of support with a qualified shared living provider in a natural home environment where people thrive .
Brag lines As the largest provider and recognized shared living leader in Rhode Island , Living Innovations ’ personalized services are based upon the goals of the individual . Success is built on unwavering support for people supported and home providers .
Pay it forward Attend a free Lunch and Learn to hear success stories told by the people supported and learn ways you can have a positive impact for people with disabilities . Living Innovations is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) nonprofit .
Wish List
Donate at : livinginnovations . com / donate-ri
Become a Shared Living Provider : livinginnovations . com / areas-of-service / rhode-island
Learn More about SLA : livinginnovations . com / rhode-island-shared-living
Upcoming events
Webinar Jan 22 : 6 – 7 p . m .
Coffee Hour Jan . 29 : 3 – 4 p . m . ( L1 office )
Coffee Hour Feb . 11 : 1 – 2 p . m . ( L1 office )
Webinar Feb . 19 : Noon – 1 p . m .
Living Innovations
535 Centerville Road , Suite P Warwick , RI 02886 Tel : 401-732-0304 Fax : 401-732-0307 livinginnovations . com
Mission Statement :
Our Mission is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth . Our vision is that all youth achieve their full potential !
Background : Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island is a mentoring organization that ’ s been supporting the community and providing mentors to the youth of RI for 58 years !
Brag Lines : Our programs INSPIRE , IGNITE , and EMPOWER youth statewide ! 100 % of mentors report being positively impacted , and 86 % of parents report increased confidence in their child .
Pay it Forward : We ’ re experiencing a male mentor shortage ! 350 + boys are waiting for a positive male role model . Men , you ’ re needed now more than ever ! Mentor today at BigsRI . org .
Wish list :
Volunteer – Become a Mentor ! BigsRI . org
Donate – Monetary or unwanted clothing , linens , & small housewares ; DonateRI . org
Enroll – Girls 7-14 can join for fun and new adventures with a mentor . Visit BigsRI . org / getabig
Upcoming Events : Visit bigsri . org / waystogive / events for updates on our 2025 events !
Schedule a FREE curbside pickup of clothing , shoes , textiles , and books . We ’ re in every city , every town , every week !
DonateRI . org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island
Rising Sun Mills 188 Valley St ., Suite 125 Providence , RI 02909 401-921-2434 BigsRI . org , DonateRI . org
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