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How you can support OSCILMany times we receive calls from individuals asking how they can support the work OSCIL is doing in the community. Below is a list of several ways you can support OSCIL: Membership – Consider renewing your membership or becoming a new member of OSCIL. Individual or business/organizational memberships are a great way to show support of OSCIL’s services to the disabled community. OSCIL’s Membership Year runs May 1 through April 30. To receive a membership application, call the OSCIL office at (401) 738-1013. General Monetary Donation – Anytime during the year you can send a personal check or money order payable to OSCIL, 1944 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02889. Private donations enable us to continue providing quality services to consumers throughout Rhode Island. United Way & State Employees Charitable Appeals (SECA) – OSCIL can be supported through your company’s United Way or SECA workplace campaign. [To designate OSCIL, write in Ocean State Center for Independent Living on your pledge card.] Honorariums and Memorials - Give a gift to OSCIL in honor of a friend or loved one. It’s a gift that will support OSCIL’s work in the community. For more information, call Lorna Ricci at (401) 738-1013 ext. 21 or email lricci@oscil.org. Donate Gift Cards- OSCIL’s Community Living and Housing Programs assist individuals either transitioning from nursing homes back into the community or those individuals who may be setting up housekeeping for the 1st time. Often these individuals are on fixed incomes, are starting with nothing, and do not have the resources to purchase some of the items they will need. If you have gift cards for stores or shops that carry items needed to set up a household and would like to donate them towards the purchase of items for consumers, please let us know. For more information, call Lezlee Shaffer at (401) 738-1013 ext. 17 or email lshaffer@oscil.org. Volunteer – From time to time OSCIL is in need of people to assist with special events, fundraisers, computer projects, and general office coverage. To be included on our call list, contact Carol McKenna at (401) 738-1013 ext. 10 or email cmckenna@oscil.org. |
