Charitable Foundation2024-03-22T09:23:14-05:00
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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

Additional Pet Food Donations

In addition to the To the Rescue Pet Food program that was both wildly popular on social media, and able to assist hundreds of animal welfare organizations in need, our Charitable Foundation made additional pet food donations to the Blackstone »

To the Rescue Pet Food Program

Recently, we shared a new pet food program to assist animal welfare organizations in every community that we serve, and the impact was incredible. Our Facebook post reached over 620,000 people, was shared 6,000 times and received 3,000 comments from »

Amaryllis Bulbs to Community Renewal Team in Connecticut

The Community Renewal Team (CRT) works to help people address the challenges they face in building a successful future - whether that be with barriers to housing, access to job training, or assistance for seniors and veterans. Part of their »

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.

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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

Additional Pet Food Donations

In addition to the To the Rescue Pet Food program that was both wildly popular on social media, and able to assist hundreds of animal welfare organizations in need, our Charitable Foundation made additional pet food donations to the Blackstone »

To the Rescue Pet Food Program

Recently, we shared a new pet food program to assist animal welfare organizations in every community that we serve, and the impact was incredible. Our Facebook post reached over 620,000 people, was shared 6,000 times and received 3,000 comments from »

Amaryllis Bulbs to Community Renewal Team in Connecticut

The Community Renewal Team (CRT) works to help people address the challenges they face in building a successful future - whether that be with barriers to housing, access to job training, or assistance for seniors and veterans. Part of their »

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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