How you can
support OSCIL
Many 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. |