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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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 10/05/24 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.