Operation Stand Down Rhode Island

What Operation Stand Down Rhode Island does

Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1993 and headquartered at 1010 Hartford Avenue in Johnston, Rhode Island. It is the state's primary nonprofit resource for homeless and at-risk veterans, delivering wrap-around services through five integrated programs: Housing & Rental Assistance (including owned permanent and transitional housing and SSVF-eligible rental support), Employment & Training, a VA Disability Claims Unit, pro-bono Legal Assistance for Warriors (LAW), and Basic Human Needs (a community-supported food pantry and personal hygiene program). The organization directly serves homeless and at-risk veterans in Rhode Island with no fees charged for core services.

OSDRI's service model is built around a one-stop-shop approach that lets a single veteran access housing, employment, disability claims, legal aid, and basic needs through one organizational relationship, reducing the navigation friction typical of veteran services. Underlying infrastructure is operational rather than technological: physical headquarters, owned housing properties (including a recently opened Woonsocket transitional home for female veterans named for Marine Cpl. Andrea Ryder), event venues for the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial, and case management staff. No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or APIs are part of the stack; service delivery is human-led.

The organization is funded through a diversified nonprofit revenue mix: individual and corporate donations, event sponsorships (Boots on the Ground, Stand Down Weekend, annual breakfast), community business partnerships, and government/VA grant relationships including SSVF. Erik Wallin serves as Executive Director. Operating geographies are concentrated in Rhode Island, with recent brand outreach extending regionally into Massachusetts via the Gillette Stadium memorial in 2025.

Name

Operation Stand Down Rhode Island

Legal name

Operation Stand Down Rhode Island

Website

https://osdri.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Operation Stand Down Rhode Island is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1993 that provides housing, employment, VA disability claims, legal aid, and basic-needs services to homeless and at-risk veterans in Rhode Island through a one-stop, wrap-around model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Social Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Veteran services
• Homeless assistance
• Nonprofit housing
• Employment training
• Disability claims assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Johnston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization relies on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund operations and veteran services.
2. Event Sponsorships: OSDRI hosts events throughout the year that have sponsorship opportunities, providing revenue while honoring veterans.
3. Government Grants and VA Partnerships: The organization partners with government agencies and the VA to provide services, likely including grant funding for veteran services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates as Rhode Island's primary resource for homeless and at-risk veterans. The organization delivers wrap-around services across five integrated programs: Housing & Rental Assistance (owning and operating permanent and transitional housing), Employment & Training, a VA Disability Claims Unit, pro-bono Legal Assistance for Warriors (LAW), and Basic Human Needs (food pantry and hygiene program).

Product overview

Operation Stand Down Rhode Island is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and Rhode Island's primary nonprofit resource for homeless and at-risk veterans. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Johnston, the organization provides wrap-around services through five integrated service programs: Housing & Rental Assistance, Employment & Training, VA Disability Claims Unit, Legal Assistance (LAW program), and Basic Human Needs. These services work together to address the interconnected needs of veterans experiencing homelessness or at-risk situations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing & Rental Assistance

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 200+ veterans per major event
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Navigant Credit UnionminorOthersCredit union partner listed on OSDRI's website partners page
• Sweet Spot FarmsminorOthersCannabis dispensary partner listed on OSDRI's website partners page
• Greenwood Plumbing & HeatingminorOthersPlumbing and heating services partner listed on OSDRI's website partners page
• Cardi's Furniture and MattressescoreOthersNIROPE partner featured in multiple news segments; contributed to Boots on the Ground memorial events
• Home DepotminorOthersHome improvement retailer partner listed on OSDRI's website partners page
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode IslandminorOthersHealth insurance partner listed on OSDRI's website partners page
• CorviasminorOthersMilitary housing partner listed on OSDRI's website partners page
• BrightstarminorOthersLottery/sweepstakes partner listed on OSDRI's website partners page
• BankRIminorOthersBanking partner listed on OSDRI's website partners page
• AmgenminorOthersPharmaceutical company partner listed on OSDRI's website partners page
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs visited OSDRI in November 2023; OSDRI assists veterans with VA disability claims

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• New England Center for Homeless Veterans: Boston-based nonprofit offering emergency, transitional, and permanent housing along with workforce development for veterans. Comparable service portfolio and regional scope within New England.
• Swords to Plowshares: California-based veteran services nonprofit offering housing, employment, legal aid, and benefits advocacy. Closely mirrors OSDRI's wrap-around service model with a legal assistance program akin to OSDRI's LAW offering.
• Soldier On: Northeast-based nonprofit operating permanent and transitional housing plus employment programs for homeless veterans. Directly comparable service mix and target population, serving veterans across multiple states with owned housing assets.
• Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service Center: Regional nonprofit providing housing, employment, and supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans in the Philadelphia area. Comparable target population and integrated service model.
• Veterans Inc. New England-based 501(c)(3) providing housing, employment, and supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans. Closely comparable wrap-around model in a neighboring geography, with similar reliance on SSVF funding and donated services.

Broad incumbents

• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): National congressionally chartered veterans service organization providing benefits assistance, transportation, and advocacy. Overlaps with OSDRI's VA disability claims work at national scale.
• National Veterans Foundation: National nonprofit offering crisis management, benefits advocacy, and housing referrals for veterans. Broad incumbent with overlapping VA claims and housing assistance programming.
• Wounded Warrior Project: Large national nonprofit serving post-9/11 veterans with programming across mental health, career transition, and physical wellness. A major incumbent competitor for donor dollars and corporate sponsorships in the veteran services space.
• Volunteers of America (Veterans Programs): Large national human services nonprofit operating SSVF-funded veteran housing and supportive service programs across multiple states. Comparable HUD-VASH/SSVF service model at much greater scale.
• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA): National post-9/11 veteran advocacy and services organization focused on policy, mental health, and community programming. Larger incumbent in the same donor and policy ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OSDRI_Vets
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@osdri93
• Facebookfacebook.com/StanddownRI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/operation-stand-down-ri
• Instagraminstagram.com/operationstanddown

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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