OSCIL staff is excited to be part of this free fun family event again this year! Come visit our Resource table and say hello to our staff members and learn about our programs and services! We will be there starting…
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An Opportunity to Learn More About RI’s Candidates for Governor
You are invited to attend! 2022 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Senior Issues Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Doors open at 9:30 AM Forum 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM East Providence High School Auditorium To register, go to: www.senioragendari.org and click the registration link.…
2022 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Senior Issues
August 3, 2022 – 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM About the Forum:  The Senior Agenda Coalition, OSCIL and 16 other co-sponsoring agencies are organizing an opportunity for the 2022 gubernatorial candidates to speak to the issues of Rhode Island’s…
Topic of July 27th Lunch and Learn is “The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)”
Disability rights are Civil Rights. From voting to parking to summer camp and beyond, the ADA is a law that protects people with disabilities in many areas of public life. Learn about the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s recent efforts in Rhode…
OSCIL Staff Members Attend Congressman Cicilline’s Senior Resource Fair
On Monday, July 11th, OSCIL Staff members Beth and Angela “manned” a table Congressman David Cicilline’s Senior Resource Fair at North Providence High School. Lots of folks stopped by to chat and to learn more about OSCIL’s programs and services!
OSCIL Offices Closed on 4th of July
OSCIL offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of the Holiday. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday weekend!
OSCIL STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS ATTEND W. WARWICK PRIDE EVENT
OSCIL had a resource and information table at the West Warwick Pride event at the West Warwick Civic Center on June 25th. OSCIL staff members Josh and Heather had a great time and were available to answer questions and share…
OSCIL Helps Residents Struggling with Food Insecurity
OSCIL staff members recently held a free grocery gift distribution event at an apartment complex in Pawtucket. Through funding from the CARES Act, they were able to purchase gift cards to a grocery store and distribute them to eligible residents…
OSCIL Staff Member Named to RIPTA Board
OSCIL announced that staff member, Heather Schey was recently appointed to the Rhode Island Public Transportation (RIPTA) Board of Directors. Heather has been at OSCIL since 2015. She is and will continue to be a strong advocate for the disability…
OSCIL at “Calling All Veterans” Event
OSCIL was happy to be part of the “Calling All Veterans” outdoor event that took place on Saturday, June 18th in Johnston. This event was sponsored by RI Elder Info and was very well-attended and a lot of useful information…