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Charitable Foundation Updates
For the Week of November 17, 2024
The Ocean State Job Lot Green Team October 2024 Cleanup
On October 7th, 2024, the Ocean State Job Lot Green Team, led by our Sustainability Team, met to do their annual fall garden cleanup at our corporate office in North Kingstown, RI. It was time to close up the OSJL Garden for the season and one last chance to harvest our veggies to be used in our cafeteria. The garden is one of our steps in keeping OSJL sustainable »
Buy-Give-Get Coats for Veterans in Need
At Ocean State Job Lot, we care deeply about veterans and their commitment to serving our country. Giving back to veterans in need is a gesture of gratitude and respect for their selfless service and sacrifices made in defending our country. These brave men and women have dedicated their lives to safeguarding our freedoms, often facing unimaginable challenges and hardships during their service. Ocean State Job »
Future Distribution of Toys to Military Families In Need
The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation’s Buy-Give-Get toys program’s success will result in the distribution of toys to kids in need including Big Brothers Big Sisters, YMCA, select Boys & Girls Clubs, Community Angels, Veterans Inc., Central & Western MA Veterans & Family Support, and USA Vets. “We are thrilled to announce our latest Buy-Give-Get Initiative,” said David Sarlitto, Executive Director, Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation. “During »
Distribution of PJs and Shoes to Children in Need
The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation’s Buy-Give-Get PJs and shoes program’s success has resulted in the distribution of pajamas and shoes to nearly 46,000 children in need. Ocean State Job Lot has been working with iHeartMedia and Big Brothers Big Sisters to distribute the pajamas and shoes to families in need. “We’re proud to have launched this new Buy-Give-Get promotion in conjunction with our partners at iHeartMedia and »
Distribution of Yarn for Handmade Blankets for Children In Need
The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation’s longstanding partnership with Project Undercover has expanded our reach to an organization with which they are connected. Project Undercover recently connected the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation with Project Linus, a wonderful organization which provides handmade blankets to children in need. Their mission is to offer comfort, warmth, and a sense of security to young people who are going through difficult »
Helping Children in Need During Back-to-School
Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and many families in our communities are struggling to afford new school supplies. A new backpack can make a big difference for a young child. When kids have the supplies they need, they feel prepared and confident, and they're more likely to succeed in school. Unfortunately, not all families can afford to buy new school supplies. According to a »