Operation Stand Down Rhode Island

A Hand up. Not a Hand Out.

A Hand up.
Not a Hand Out.

We are an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and Rhode Island’s primary nonprofit resource for homeless and at-risk veterans. Our mission is to strengthen the veteran community by providing crucial wrap-around services.

Our Services

Housing & Rental Assistance

OSDRI owns and operates permanent and transitional housing and assists SSVF-eligible veterans with temporary financial assistance to secure and retain housing in the community.

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Employment & Training

Eliminate barriers by providing veterans and their families the employment and training services they need in order to re-enter the workforce.

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VA Disability Claims Unit

Our VA Disability Claims Unit assists veterans in initial claims and appeals for service-connected disabilities.

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Legal Assistance

Our Legal Assistance for Warriors (LAW) program provides pro-bono representation to eligible Rhode Island veterans.

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Basic Human Needs

Manage a community supported food pantry and Personal Hygiene program for use by in-need veterans stocked with non-perishables.

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Events

OSDRI hosts a variety of events throughout the year to honor and commemorate our brave veterans and to raise money for our mission to serve them. Click the links below to read about and register to attend our exciting upcoming gatherings, celebrations, and ceremonies.

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News

Keep up-to-date with the latest news regarding our organization.

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A little help – Warwick Beacon
Warwick Beacon - OSDRI hosts event providing over 200 veterans with what they need to get by
WJAR – Boots on the Ground Memorial returns to Newport
(WJAR) — The Boots on the Ground Memorial returns this Memorial Day Weekend to Newport.
WPRI – Memorial pays tribute to thousands of servicemembers killed in action since 9/11
NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — At Fort Adams State Park, volunteers are carefully lining up more than thousands of combat boots in a large grid.
WJAR – Fort Adams hosts Boots on the Ground memorial honoring fallen heroes
NEWPORT, R.I. (WJAR) — Volunteers continued setting up the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial display in Fort Adams State Park on Wednesday.
Reed and Whitehouse Highlight PACT Act and Encourage More Veterans to Get Screened for Toxic Exposure & Apply for New Health Benefits
Johnston, RI – Some local veterans have battled serious health issues – such as cancer or respiratory conditions – for years. Even though they strongly believed their illness was service-connected, it wasn’t covered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) until recently, thanks to the landmark Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act (P.L. 117-168).