“Strengthening Communities, Empowering Military Families and Building a Better Tomorrow”
Centinel Community Fund (CCF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting military service members, military families and military communities where Centinel employees live and work.
Our Purpose
CCF builds strong, connected communities by fostering meaningful relationships between our people and those we serve. Through passion, creativity and expertise, we address community needs, empower military families and promote social responsibility – working together to create a better tomorrow.
Our Programs: Supporting Military Families
18 FORE MILITARY FAMILIES
Since 2013, the 18 FORE MILITARY FAMILIES annual golf tournament, CCF’s primary fundraiser, has raised over $3.2 million to support outreach programs for active-duty service members, military families and veterans.
Interested in sponsoring our 2025 tournament?
BlueStar Scholarships Program
Established in 2012, the BlueStar Scholarships Program supports dependent children of active-duty and retired military members in pursuing higher education.
To date, the program has awarded over $1.5 million in scholarships, empowering students to reach their academic goals. More than 40 program recipients have successfully graduated.
Applications for 2025 scholarship awards are due May 27, 2025.
Our Impact: More Than a Decade of Giving Back
Military Homefront
Military Homefront serves as CCF’s grassroots platform, distributing $140,000 annually to Centinel military communities nationwide. These funds directly benefit military families through partnerships with organizations like REBOOT Combat Recovery, Operation Homefront, Killeen Food Care Center, Noble Paws and more.
Our partnership with Operation Stand Down Tennessee began in 2008, driven by a shared commitment to supporting veterans in need. Through countless volunteer hours, supply and clothing donations, Thanksgiving food baskets, Christmas gifts for veteran families, and more, we have proudly contributed over $217,000 to their mission of serving those who served.
Operation Shower provides free baby showers for spouses of active-duty and deployed service members nationwide. Since 2011, CCF has proudly donated over $320,000 to Operation Shower.
K9s For Warriors helps veterans transition to life after combat with service dogs rescued from high-kill shelters. With over $230,000 in contributions, CCF has sponsored seven dogs, supported the Davis Family Mega Kennel, and is now sponsoring an eighth K9 for its forever battle buddy.
CreatiVets empowers wounded veterans through art, music and creative expression to help them heal and share their stories. Since 2019, we have been honored to contribute over $130,000 to support their transformative programs.
Thistle Farms empowers women survivors of trafficking, prostitution and addiction through housing, employment and support. Since 2019, we’ve proudly contributed over $60,000 to their life-changing programs.
wear blue: run to remember honors fallen service members and supports the families they left behind through active remembrance and community. Since 2022, we have been privileged to contribute more than $31,000 to support their mission.
Board and Executive Committee Members
Board Members
Phillip Carpenter, President, Centinel
Patrick Appleby, President, WinnResidential
Kevin Davis, Chief Commercial Officer, Centinel
Amanda Bermudez, Development Manager, Centinel
Wade Golden, SVP Construction, Centinel
Officers
Gretchen Turpen, President
Matt Garrett, Vice President
Tobey Perdue, Treasurer
Cricket Hedrick, Secretary
Meryl Exley, Marketing Officer
Executive Director
Damaris Ruetz
Contact Us
If you are interested in learning more about the Centinel Community Fund, taking part in fundraisers or supporting military families, contact us today.
