War changes people; humanities help to see/heal the 'bruise on the soul' of moral injury. Thx to Curt Columbus & Charlie Thurston of @trinityrep who led our humanities class for RI vets in reading of Sophocles' "Ajax." #moralinjury @NEHgov @rihumanities @TheaterofWar #VeteransDay
2 An independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and RI’s primary nonprofit resource for homeless and at-risk veterans. Founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Johnston, RI.
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OSDRI prides itself on providing veterans a “HAND UP…NOT A HANDOUT” and with over 215 years of military experience on our staff we follow the time honored tradition of “Veterans Serving Veterans”.
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For 25 years, OSDRI has become RI’s primary non-profit organization focused on providing housing, employment and training, legal help, and basic human needs for local veterans.
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Our vision is to empower the most successful generation of transitioning service members through outreach, advocacy and dignity.
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Operation Stand Down Rhode Island wishes to recognize AMGEN for its partnership in serving and honoring our local veterans. For over four years, AMGEN has provided financial support helping our employment and training program succeed in returning veterans to the workplace and self-sufficiency. The dedicated employees of AMGEN have also donated countless volunteer hours to the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial, Stand Down Weekend, and improvement projects at our veteran housing facilities. Thank you!
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