About the Drew Cepp Foundation
The Drew Ceppetelli Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in loving memory of Drew Ceppetelli, dedicated to perpetuating the values and principles she cherished throughout her life. Our mission is to raise and distribute funds to organizations that align with Drew’s compassionate spirit, commitment to community, and dedication to fostering positive change. We invest significant time and research into carefully selecting initiatives and organizations, ensuring that the funds are directed toward impactful efforts that truly reflect Drew’s passions and beliefs.
Who we support
Soul Models
Soul Models is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering middle school-aged girls in the Seacoast area of southern Maine and New Hampshire. With a curriculum centered around self-care, the program integrates mind, body, spirit, and heart through engaging hands-on activities and practices. These core values align seamlessly with how Drew Ceppetelli lived her life and encouraged others to live theirs. By fostering holistic development and nurturing personal growth, Soul Models reflects Drew’s passion for inspiring others to embrace their fullest potential and live with authenticity and compassion.
Coe Brown Northwood Academy Senior Scholarship
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy holds a special place in the heart of the Drew Ceppetelli Foundation, as it is the high school where Drew spent her formative years and nurtured her love for softball and community service. To honor her memory and inspire future generations, the foundation donates funds to a senior scholarship program at the academy. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who exemplifies the values Drew embodied. By supporting this scholarship, we aim to assist students in pursuing their educational goals and encourage them to carry forward Drew’s legacy of excellence and compassion into their college years and beyond.
Salve Regina Drew Ceppetelli Merciful Leadership Scholarship
Salve Regina University, where Drew Ceppetelli pursued her higher education and showcased her leadership qualities, is deeply cherished by the Drew Ceppetelli Foundation. In honor of her extraordinary spirit and dedication to serving others, we have established the Salve Regina Drew Ceppetelli Merciful Leadership Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates outstanding leadership. Through this scholarship, we strive to support and inspire students who embody Drew’s merciful and selfless approach to leadership, empowering them to continue her legacy of kindness during their time at Salve Regina and beyond.
Softball Programs
We are deeply committed to supporting softball programs that held a special place in Drew’s life and community. The foundation proudly supports the softball teams at Coe-Brown Northwood Academy and Salve Regina University, where Drew played and made lasting memories. Additionally, we extend our support to the Oyster River High School softball program, another important part of her local community. Through these efforts, we celebrate Drew’s legacy by fostering the growth and development of young athletes who share her passion for the game.
Girls on the Run
The Drew Ceppetelli Foundation proudly supports Girls on the Run, an organization that resonates deeply with Drew’s values. Girls on the Run engages with girls at a pivotal point in their lives, empowering them to build confidence just as societal pressures begin to challenge their self-belief. By emphasizing the critical link between physical and emotional health, the program nurtures the holistic development of each girl, addressing her needs when it matters most. This mission aligns seamlessly with Drew’s commitment to fostering confidence and encouraging others to believe in themselves, while prioritizing both physical and emotional well-being.
Stories
Latest in Community
Read about how the Drew Cepp Foundation has been active in the community.
Drew Ceppetelli Turkey Trot
This is a 5k race in memory of Drew Ceppetelli who passed away on Thanksgiving morning. This is an event that honors her life and raises funds for a scholarship in her name. This is a way for friends, family, and community members to come together and remember her while raising money for a fund used for people to better themselves, a cause that was important to her.
Salve Regina Volleyball Drew Cepp Scholarship Fund Game vs. Wheaton
Tonight Salve volleyball is supporting the Drew Ceppetelli Scholarship Foundation. This foundation is in support of Drew Ceppetelli who was a student athlete at Salve Regina who played on the softball team for four years. She sadly passed away in a car accident her fall semester of her senior year in 2022. Her parents created this scholarship fund in her memory to help future students.
Drew Cepp Foundation 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
The Drew Cepp Foundation celebrated a triumphant 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Rochester Country Club. With an incredible turnout, the event was completely sold out, showcasing overwhelming community support. All proceeds from the tournament were directed to the Drew Cepp Foundation.
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I choose happiness today. I choose success today. I choose right action today. I choose love and good will for all today. I choose peace today.”
Drew Ceppetelli
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