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For the Week of March 30, 2025

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.

Heroic Gardens Is Underway!

The OSJL Charitable Foundation had previously donated ten pallets of flower bulbs and 22 pallets of cardboard to Heroic Gardens, in early 2024. The first step of their planting process, which involved creating a sunflower field in Northeast Philadelphia, was recently completed. More to come! 

Distribution of Bikes to Children of Military Families In Need

The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation’s Buy-Give-Get Bikes program’s success has resulted in the distribution of 1,800 bikes to children of military families across the Northeast. Ocean State Job Lot has worked with the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, USA Veterans, and other veteran services to distribute the bikes to military families. “Riding a bike is one of life’s simple joys, »

By |July 31, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|

Summer Severe Weather Alert Tips

Summer storms in the Northeast can certainly pack a punch. Because the weather can change so quickly, make sure you keep up and stay safe with severe weather alerts. Sometimes, every single second can make a huge difference. These days, it’s easy to sign up for alerts on any of your electronic devices. That’s step one. Pick your favorite news or government weather outlet. Now, let’s take you through »

By |July 24, 2024|Responsible Retail, Seasonal, Summer|

How to Safely Wash Dog Toys

If your pet’s not feeling well, have you ever thought that their toys could be the reason why? Most times, we think of dog toys as something that keeps them sharp mentally and physically as they go through their day. Yet, we never think that a chew toy might have a negative effect. Could something from their favorite toy that gives them so much joy make them ill? Let »

By |April 17, 2024|DIY, Responsible Retail, Seasonal, Spring, Sustainability|

Eco-Friendly Home Improvement Ideas

In these days where we’re constantly looking for ways to integrate environmental consciousness into our homes, Ocean State Job Lot is trying to be a leader in the practice of sustainability by offering eco-friendly products and idea. In fact, it’s our aspirational value! Eco-friendly home improvement ideas create living spaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible. And we can help. In this blog post, we’ll take you »

By |March 13, 2024|DIY, Seasonal, Spring, Sustainability|

Ocean State Job Lot partners with Goodwill Northern New England

Our Commitment to Inclusion: Advocating for Change In a world full of unique perspectives and vibrant cultures, the human experience is ripe with diversity and inclusion. It's not just about tolerance; it's about celebration, understanding, and empowering others. When we embrace diversity, we embrace the richness of others, and their experiences. Working hand-in-hand with community-based organizations is integral to our commitment to community here at Ocean »

By |March 13, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|

First Responder Deal Days Promotion Honors Service Members in the Community

At Ocean State Job Lot, our communities are at the forefront of our business, and first responders are no exception. During Ocean State Job Lot’s First Responder Deal Day, we want to say “thank you” to the brave everyday heroes in our communities by honoring the work they do so selflessly to keep us safe and protected when emergencies strike . From Thursday, March 14, 2024 »

By |March 6, 2024|Charity, Responsible Retail|
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