Charitable Foundation2023-12-07T13:27:55-05:00
Ocean State Job Lot truck with Charitable Foundation logo on the side.
Hero image for Ocean State Job Lot’s Aid to Israel donation relief program.

Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation

Ocean State Job Lot’s Charitable Foundation logo

Who We Are

The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that collaborates with local partners to support a broad array of charitable causes in our store communities, including: food insecurity, homelessness, veterans, child welfare, animal rescue, and healthcare services. During times of humanitarian crisis, the foundation’s focus broadens to provide emergency medical supplies, hygienic products, clothing and food for those in need, both domestic and abroad.

Charitable Foundation Updates

Donation to Police Activity League Program in Middletown, CT

12 Buy-Give-Get coats and 12 Crazy Deal Gift Cards, totaling $480, will go directly to the Middletown Police Department for their Police Activity Program to benefit veterans and children in need in the city of Middletown, CT. Each of the »

Buy-Give-Get Coats at Gillette Stadium

Early on Thursday, November 16 members of the Charitable Foundation attended and assisted at the Coats4Vets event, to support the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation’s goal of ensuring that veterans in need, as well as those living without permanent housing, receive »

OSJL associate volunteers fill backpacks with school supplies for children in need.

Application for Assistance

A strong community enriches us all. At Ocean State Job Lot, we prioritize our giving to target organizations, programs and events which we believe are consistent with our focus areas, and present an opportunity where our support can have the greatest impact.

Volunteers at the Three Square Meals Fill-A-Bus Food Drive event in North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Our Programs

The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has developed programs to support individuals and families in the communities where our stores are located as well as other nonprofit organizations and the important work they do.

Ocean State Job Lot associates at distribution center with New England Patriots cheerleaders.

Community Support, Events, and Promotions

From assisting people in need, including children, veterans and military, those who are homeless, and those struggling with food insecurity, to aiding animal rescues, shelters and welfare organizations, our dedication to those in-need never wavers.

Ocean State Job Lot volunteers at backpack event.

Our Partnerships

We take great pride in our commitment to supporting our neighbors, and working with our partner organizations for the greater good.

Ocean State Job Lot 2022 Community Report for Charitable Foundation.

2022 Community Report

Our 2022 Community Report highlights some of the ways we partnered with our customers to assist people in need, and lived our Mission, Vision and Values.

Charitable Foundation Updates

Donation to Police Activity League Program in Middletown, CT

12 Buy-Give-Get coats and 12 Crazy Deal Gift Cards, totaling $480, will go directly to the Middletown Police Department for their Police Activity Program to benefit veterans and children in need in the city of Middletown, CT. Each of the »

Buy-Give-Get Coats at Gillette Stadium

Early on Thursday, November 16 members of the Charitable Foundation attended and assisted at the Coats4Vets event, to support the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation’s goal of ensuring that veterans in need, as well as those living without permanent housing, receive »

Volunteers at the Three Square Meals Fill-A-Bus Food Drive event in North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Volunteers at the Three Square Meals Fill-A-Bus Food Drive event in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

David Sarlitto, Executive Director OSJL Charitable Foundation with Brian Gates, Director Bookwell Travel, display some Buy-Give-Get Coats for veterans in need.

David Sarlitto, Executive Director OSJL Charitable Foundation with Brian Gates, Director Bookwell Travel, display some Buy-Give-Get Coats for veterans in need.

Ocean State Job Lot volunteers filling backpacks with supplies for children going back to school as part of the Buy-Give-Get Backpacks program in August of 2022.

Interns at the 2022 Buy-Give-Get Backpack stuffing event.

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