Charitable Foundation2024-10-15T12:37:49-05:00
Hero image for OSJL BGG-Coats program.
Hero image for OSJL BGG-Coats program.

Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation

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

Hurricane Helene Relief

Florida and the Southeast have been devastated by the effects of Hurricane Helene. Ocean State Job Lot is collecting donations to help them get through these challenging times. Please consider donating a dollar or more at the register or you can donate online here. From all of us at Ocean State Job Lot, thank you for your generosity and support.

Buy-Give-Get Coats to Veterans at Stand Down Event

The Connecticut VA Campus in Rocky Hill has recently hosted a successful Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Stand Down event, at which Ocean State Job Lot’s Charitable Foundation provided much-needed warmth to veterans through the distribution of 600 donated coats.

Bike Donations at a WooSox Game

The Charitable Foundation has donated bikes to Central and Western Massachusetts Veterans Support Inc. and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/Metrowest at a recent Worcester Red Sox game. These bikes were donated through our Buy-Give-Get bikes program.

Volunteers at backpack charitable event

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.

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2023 Community Report

Our 2023 Community Impact 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

Hurricane Helene Relief

Florida and the Southeast have been devastated by the effects of Hurricane Helene. Ocean State Job Lot is collecting donations to help them get through these challenging times. Please consider donating a dollar or more at the register or »

Buy-Give-Get Coats to Veterans at Stand Down Event

The Connecticut VA Campus in Rocky Hill has recently hosted a successful Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Stand Down event, at which Ocean State Job Lot’s Charitable Foundation provided much-needed warmth to veterans through the distribution of 600 donated coats.

Bike Donations at a WooSox Game

The Charitable Foundation has donated bikes to Central and Western Massachusetts Veterans Support Inc. and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/Metrowest at a recent Worcester Red Sox game. These bikes were donated through our Buy-Give-Get bikes program.

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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