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For the Week of December 1, 2024

Bikes Donated to Children of Vets in CT

The Charitable Foundation has recently donated and distributed 250 bikes to children of veterans and military families at the Newington Veterans Affairs Clinic in Newington, Connecticut. The donation is the result of our Buy-Give-Get program, which is a community-driven initiative designed to provide items to those in need through the generosity of OSJL and our customers.

Distribution of Buckets for Vets in Philadelphia

On Friday, November 15, the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation, in collaboration with Philadelphia’s professional sports teams, gathered at the Philadelphia Sports Complex to distribute 2,500 “Buckets for Vets” kits to first responders, state and local police, and various veteran service organizations. The buckets were filled at our distribution center by volunteers from OSJL, the Rhode Island State Police, RI National Guard, Seabees, VFW, American Legion, Electric Boat Veterans Foundation, LaSalle Academy, Rocky Hill School, and various state political officials.

G.I.V.E. Big!

Two new OSJL customers who support Giving Is Very Essential (G.I.V.E.) were thrilled by our Buy-Give-Get Coats program at Store 610 in Mechanicsburg, PA. They signed up as Insiders and over the course of two days purchased 172 coats to donate locally, using their Crazy Deal® Gift Cards to maximize their impact. Way to go, Team 610, to help the community!

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|

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 »

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

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 »

By |September 4, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|
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