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.
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
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.
Dive 4 The Prize
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McBride’s 11th Annual 0k Road Race
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025 Time: 12 Noon Place: McBride’s Pub, 161 Wayland Ave in Wayland Square, Providence Cost: $50 – includes shirt, 2 beverage tickets and 1 lunch ticket Raffle: 50/50 The [...]
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.
News
Keep up-to-date with the latest news regarding our organization.
WPRI – OSDRI’s Stand Down Weekend provides a powerful way to honor our Veterans
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A little help – Warwick Beacon
Warwick Beacon - OSDRI hosts event providing over 200 veterans with what they need to get by
WJAR – Boots on the Ground Memorial returns to Newport
(WJAR) — The Boots on the Ground Memorial returns this Memorial Day Weekend to Newport.
WPRI – Memorial pays tribute to thousands of servicemembers killed in action since 9/11
NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) — At Fort Adams State Park, volunteers are carefully lining up more than thousands of combat boots in a large grid.
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