Donations are Being Accepted for Operation Stand Down Rhode Island to Help Homeless and at Risk Veterans

Operation Stand Down Rhode Island’s mission is to help homeless and at-risk veterans secure stable housing as well as other assistance according to individual needs including case management, basic human needs, referrals, and education and employment services.

Each year OSDRI holds a three day outreach event at Diamond Hill State Park in Cumberland. This year the event will be held Friday, 9/14, opening at 8 am and closing by noon on Sunday, 9/16.

OSDRI staff and volunteers set up a military style encampment for veterans in need of services to stay in throughout the weekend and access some of these life essential services. Approximately 500 veterans attended the weekend last year. The veterans were given access to a variety of services including medical, dental, mental health, housing, employment, legal, veteran affairs benefits, restoration of driving privileges, social security, and welfare benefits.

There is a need for donations to help make this event a success. New items needed include: towels, facecloths, toiletries, razors, soap, socks, underwear and T-shirts. For more information on Operation Stand Down, please visit their website at www.osdri.org.

A donation box is located downstairs at the American Legion Post located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. All donations will be delivered to Operation Stand Down Rhode Island before 9/14.