Community Living of Rhode Island

Community Living of Rhode Island CLRI is a dynamic agency dedicated to supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities .

We celebrate personal uniqueness and cultural diversity, offering personalized assistance that builds on individual strengths and abilities. Community Living of Rhode Island Inc., (CLRI) was founded in October 2001 by Chairman & CEO Joseph Onyejose, with his wife, President & CEO Mary Onyejose. With a combined two decades plus of working experiences in the State of Massachusetts with the adult population with developmental disabilities, we developed interest in serving a more diverse population of individuals with diverse abilities. In Massachusetts we spent several years supporting so many DMR and DMH Agencies with dependable staffing by utilizing our Staffing Agency that was formed in 1997. Our journey was born out of passion for humanity. When we relocated to Rhode Island in 1999, our burning desire to serve individuals with disabilities brought us in contact with Rhode Island Department of Mental Health Retardation and Hospitals (MHRH), now named the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilites, and Hospitals (BHDDH), that led the establishment of Community Living of Rhode Island, Inc. Since our formation, CLRI has become a beacon of support and opportunity for parents and family members of individuals with Developmental and Intellectual disabilities in addition to those with behavioral health needs. Our unique approach to support provision has brought peace of mind to many families, and full participation and community integration to the individuals we support. We accomplish these excellent supports through creativity, resourcefulness, commitment, and the “milk of human kindness.”

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day & Happy Tuesday!Spring is in the air, and our folks are loving it! We’re already planning fun ...
03/17/2026

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day & Happy Tuesday!

Spring is in the air, and our folks are loving it! We’re already planning fun activities and enjoying every sunny moment this week. ☀️💛

Here’s to a week full of smiles, laughter, and a little extra luck today! 🍀💚

The sunshine yesterday had us Smiling! ☀️ With the weather getting nicer, we couldn’t resist spending some time outside ...
03/11/2026

The sunshine yesterday had us Smiling! ☀️ With the weather getting nicer, we couldn’t resist spending some time outside enjoying the fresh air. Our folks absolutely loved being outdoors and soaking up the beautiful day.
We’re definitely looking forward to more days like this! Did anyone else get outside and enjoy the weather ?🌼

Happy Monday, friends! ☀️We hope everyone had a great weekend. Our week is already off to a wonderful and productive sta...
03/09/2026

Happy Monday, friends! ☀️
We hope everyone had a great weekend. Our week is already off to a wonderful and productive start! Wishing you all a positive and successful week ahead. Stay safe, stay motivated, and don’t forget to smile! 😊✨

03/05/2026
🌟 Midweek Motivation! 🌟Here’s a little reminder to keep your spirits high, every day is a chance to smile, laugh, and en...
03/04/2026

🌟 Midweek Motivation! 🌟
Here’s a little reminder to keep your spirits high, every day is a chance to smile, laugh, and enjoy the little moments. 💛
Check out some wonderful moments from our amazing folks! 📸

Happy Monday, friends! ☀️We had such a great week at Community Living of Rhode Island, and we wanted to share a little r...
03/02/2026

Happy Monday, friends! ☀️

We had such a great week at Community Living of Rhode Island, and we wanted to share a little recap with you. Here are some pictures from the fun activities, outings, and special moments our participants enjoyed last week. 📸💙

Thanks to everyone who made it possible 🥰😍🙌

Hey friends! 😊 Just wanted to give a quick update. Things are going well here! We’re making great progress clearing snow...
02/26/2026

Hey friends! 😊 Just wanted to give a quick update. Things are going well here! We’re making great progress clearing snow and getting all our programs back to normal. FYI: one program is still without power, but everyone is safe and doing well.

Here are some pics from today! ❄️💛

❄️ Sharing a few pictures from today as we continue digging out.We also want to send a heartfelt thank you to our amazin...
02/24/2026

❄️ Sharing a few pictures from today as we continue digging out.

We also want to send a heartfelt thank you to our amazing parents, families, and friends who have reached out and offered to help clear the snow. Just knowing you’re willing to step in means the world to us. We are so blessed to have such a caring and supportive community behind us 💙

02/24/2026

CLRI Family & Friends ❄️💙

We wanted to provide you with another update as we continue navigating this storm together. First and most importantly, all of our participants are safe.

While several streets around our programs still need to be plowed, our teams remain on-site and fully engaged. One of our programs is currently without power, but we acted quickly and safely relocated those participants to a nearby program where they are warm, comfortable, and well supported.

We cannot say enough about our incredible DSPs. Some have been at their programs since Sunday, working around the clock to ensure continuity of care. They’ve been shoveling snow for days, adjusting schedules, keeping spirits high, and most importantly, making sure our participants are safe, engaged, and cared for with compassion. Their commitment during moments like this truly reflects the heart of CLRI.

We are continuing to monitor conditions closely and will keep you informed as things progress. Thank you for your continued trust and support.

Please stay safe, stay warm, and take care of your families. We are all in this together. 💙

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1575 South County Trail
East Greenwich, RI
02886

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14018869006

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Community Living of Rhode Island Inc., (CLRI) was founded in October 2001 by Chairman & CEO Joseph Onyejose, with his wife, President & CEO Mary Onyejose. With a combined two decades plus of working experiences in the State of Massachusetts with the adult population with developmental disabilities, we developed interest in serving a more diverse population of individuals with diverse abilities. In Massachusetts we spent several years supporting so many DMR and DMH Agencies with dependable staffing by utilizing our Staffing Agency that was formed in 1997. Our journey was born out of passion for humanity. When we relocated to Rhode Island in 1999, our burning desire to serve individuals with disabilities brought us in contact with Rhode Island Department of Mental Health Retardation and Hospitals (MHRH), now named the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilites, and Hospitals (BHDDH), that led the establishment of Community Living of Rhode Island, Inc. Since our formation, CLRI has become a beacon of support and opportunity for parents and family members of individuals with Developmental and Intellectual disabilities in addition to those with behavioral health needs. Our unique approach to support provision has brought peace of mind to many families, and full participation and community integration to the individuals we support. We accomplish these excellent supports through creativity, resourcefulness, commitment, and the “milk of human kindness.”