NORTH KINGSTOWN – Ocean State Job Lot has donated $50,000 to “Supporting Those Who Served,” a joint program in support of veterans launched by OSJL and the YMCA of Greater Providence.
The funds, which come from OSJL’s “Operation: Thank You” coffers, will provide one-year YMCA memberships to local veterans. In the hope of growing a sense of community, the memberships will be free and are available at any of the YMCA of Greater Providence’s seven branches.
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“We are thrilled to partner with the Greater Providence YMCA to further this effort by providing access to their services that a veteran and his or her family might not otherwise receive,” said David Sarlitto, executive director of the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the North Kingstown-based chain retailing company, in a statement.
“Giving is not something new to Ocean State Job Lot, and their efforts have enormous value to our veterans,” said Steven G. O’Donnell, YMCA of Greater Providence CEO, in a statement. “Veterans are the backbone of our society and we are proud to partner with such a distinguished group of caring and giving leaders to positively impact our heroes and their families.”
Emily Gowdey-Backus is a staff writer for PBN. You can follow her on Twitter @FlashGowdey or contact her via email, gowdey-backus@pbn.com.
