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

Legal Services

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

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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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Housing

Facilitate a combination of permanent supportive, transitional and recovery housing offers to low-income and disabled veterans to meet their needs.

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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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News & Events

OSDRI hosts a variety of events thoughout 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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Boots on the Ground
Boots on the Ground

Events

Boots on the Ground

An annual memorial event presenting almost 7,000 combat boots adorned with flags and placards where each boot represents the life of a U.S. service member killed in action post 9-11 in the Global War on Terror.

Stand Down Weekend

An annual event that provides thousands of veterans with access to important services including healthcare, dental care, employment services, legal services, social welfare benefits, housing assistance, and clothing.