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For the Week of January 19, 2025

California Wildfire Relief Efforts

Thanks to the generosity of our customers, we’re sending multiple truckloads of supplies to support California wildfire relief efforts. We’re continually evaluating the needs of those impacted by this disaster.

Successful Buy-Give-Get Programs

Our recent 2024 Buy-Give-Get Toys and Coats programs have successfully ended. The OSJL Charitable Foundation is donating nearly 80,000 coats to veterans and over 175,000 toys to children. Thank you to everyone who has made these programs a huge success!

A Donation of Wreaths

The OSJL Charitable Foundation made a donation of 50 wreaths to honor deceased Special Forces members. The donations allowed the Special Forces Association of Rhode Island to honor members in nine cemeteries in Rhode Island, five in Connecticut, and one in Massachusetts.

Donations at Fall Grand Openings

Ocean State Job Lot has celebrated several grand openings this fall, each marked by a commitment to community support. On October 19, the Pembroke, Massachusetts store opened its doors. As part of our support to the community, we donated non-perishable food items to the Firehouse Pantry to help local residents facing hunger. In addition, we delivered warm winter coats to the American Legion Post 143 to »

By |December 18, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|

What is a Can’t Miss Closeout?

Ocean State Job Lot is more than just a discount store; it's a treasure trove of incredible deals on brand-name products. It’s also a place known for its Can’t Miss Closeouts. But what exactly is a Can't Miss Closeout? Well, let us tell you as we jump into the world of unbeatable savings to make sure you don’t miss out on any of our amazing offers. A closeout is »

By |December 4, 2024|Can't Miss Closeouts, Responsible Retail|

Thank You for Your Amazing Partnerships

The Job Lot Family would like to extend a giant THANK YOU to you, our loyal and philanthropic friends and customers. Together, we strived to help those in need. The recent hurricanes in the Southeast (Milton and Helene) left so many people suffering, but thanks to all of your contributions, our amazing buying power and our ongoing partnership with the Cajun Navy, we were able to ship fourteen tractor-trailer »

By |November 20, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|

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 »

By |November 13, 2024|Responsible Retail, Sustainability|

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 »

By |October 23, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|

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 »

By |October 9, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|
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