Veteran Assistance Event
September 17th & 18th, 2026
Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI) is set to kick off its 34th annual Veteran Assistance Event at 1010 Hartford Avenue, in Johnston, on Thursday, September 17th, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Friday, September 18th, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Since its inception in 1993, the annual event has provided thousands of veterans with access to essential services, including health, dental, and substance abuse care, as well as employment, legal, and housing services.
The Veteran Assistance Event will be held at OSDRI’s Veteran Service Center, located at 1010 Hartford Avenue in Johnston. Veterans may access the location via RIPTA bus Route 28, which operates out of Kennedy Plaza and stops at the corner of Hartford and Bordon Avenues. Veterans and families driving to the event must park at the former Stop & Shop location (11 Commerce Way, Johnston, RI). Service Providers’ parking will be located at the lower parking lot of Market Basket (1300 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI). Shuttle service will be provided at both parking locations and will operate throughout the event.
Tents, tables, chairs, and access to wireless internet will be provided for all service providers. We ask that providers drop off supplies or equipment needed for the event at the Veteran Service Center prior to September 17th.
Although no overnight lodging is available, Lunch will be provided on both Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th from 12:00 – 1:30.
If you are an organization wishing to attend as a service provider please e-mail cbrochu@osdri.org.
* UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED SERVICES ARE THURSDAY 8AM – 4:00PM and FRIDAY 8AM – 1:30PM
