News & 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.
Our Events
Veteran Assistance Event
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.
McBride’s Zero K
The ZERO K race will be on 10/01/22 and will start at 12 Noon in front of McBRIDE’S PUB on Wayland Ave. All entrants will take their beverage and proceed to the starting line. At noon, the Pawtuxet Rangers will fire the starting gun, entrants will drink their beverage and the race is over. Awards will be given by Category. We will then retire back to McBRIDE’S PUB for your choice of a hotdog or hamburger, and to rave about the grueling ordeal.
Boots on the Ground for Heroes
An annual memorial event presenting more than 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.
Recent News
Free Coats Offered to Homeless Veterans
Free Coats Offered to Homeless Veterans OSDRI is working with the Providence VA Medical Center to give away winter clothing to homeless and low-income veterans. Operation Stand Down Rhode Island is holding its [...]
