Charitable Foundation2025-10-14T14:54:14-05:00
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

A Special Thanksgiving Meal

On Thanksgiving, the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation hosted a community meal. Complete with thousands of pieces of fine china and table linens, it brought to light David Sarlitto, VP of Corporate Giving’s vision to make this meal one to remember. Held in the Job Lot headquarters cafeteria, there were over 80 volunteers, including OSJL associates and their family members, as well as folks from partnering organizations, who donated their time on Thanksgiving to help make this a special event for the almost 200 people in attendance. We wouldn’t have been able to do it without the support »

Update on Buy-Give-Get Programs

As we approach the holidays, our Buy-Give-Get programs are going strong. There have been nearly 50,000 coats donated by customers and associates so far - that's more than halfway to our goal! And, we’ve collected 250,000 toys donated by customers and associates for kids in need, which brings us closer to our goal for this program as well. Together, we are making a difference.

Donation to American Legion, Warwick, RI

Just in time for the start of chillier weather, the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation delivered 126 warm winter coats and 150 backpacks to American Legion Post 43 in Warwick, RI, on Wednesday afternoon, November 12.

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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2024 Community Report

Our 2024 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

A Special Thanksgiving Meal

On Thanksgiving, the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation hosted a community meal. Complete with thousands of pieces of fine china and table linens, it brought to light David Sarlitto, VP of Corporate Giving’s vision to make this meal one »

Update on Buy-Give-Get Programs

As we approach the holidays, our Buy-Give-Get programs are going strong. There have been nearly 50,000 coats donated by customers and associates so far - that's more than halfway to our goal! And, we’ve collected 250,000 toys donated by customers »

Donation to American Legion, Warwick, RI

Just in time for the start of chillier weather, the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation delivered 126 warm winter coats and 150 backpacks to American Legion Post 43 in Warwick, RI, on Wednesday afternoon, November 12.

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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