Ocean State Job Lot starts program in support of the Station Fire Memorial Fund
By: Thomas Blacke
tblacke@abc6.com
N. Kingstown, RI- In 2003, RI experienced one of its greatest tragedies with the Station nightclub fire which claimed 100 lives and injured hundreds more. Now, thirteen years later, Ocean State Job Lob is beginning a program in support of the Station Fire Memorial Fund.
This program is providing the customers of Ocean State Job Lot the opportunity to support the fund at the cash register all of their locations is Rhode Island, and at select stores in Connecticut and Southeastern Massachusetts.
Dan Barry, campaign director and fundraising coordinator for The Station Fire Memorial Foundation, said that the Ocean State Job Lot in-store donation kicks off the community phase of fundraising. “We’re hoping to have everything ready for our grand dedication of the park in the fall,” says Barry.
Ocean State Job Lot is coordinating this in-store collection to the Station Memorial Fund with its “Savings 911” discount program, which recognizes all first responders and public safety professionals by offering 25% off everything sold in Job Lot stores (with some exceptions). Currently underway at all stores in eight states, Savings 911 runs through April 6th. A valid professional ID is required.
“We recognize how important this memorial park is to the hundreds, if not thousands, of people living throughout New England whose lives in some way were touched by The Station tragedy,” says David Sarlitto, executive director at Ocean State Job Lot.
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