Serving Our Veterans

The Colonel Renee Rubin Private Foundation was created to personify Colonel Renee’s passions by supporting causes that allow her impact to carry on in perpetuity. We aim to continue her legacy by helping people, programs and organizations that embody ways her life and personality brightened others lives and communities.

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Our Core Priorities

01

Military Women

Supporting female veterans and veterans who struggle with trauma or disparity.

02

Veterans Health

Promoting health, healing, and growth to help our veterans live rich and fulfilled lives

03

Service Animals

Providing PSTD healing and invigorating lives through animal companionships.

How do we do it?

We aim to keep our expense ratio low to maximize our impact in the lives of our veterans. By saving more, we help more.

A circular graph that shows the 20% expense ratio.

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“Since receiving a grant from the Foundation I have been able to expand my operation and give more dogs to more vets with PTSD.”

CJ Austria, The Colonel’s Kennels

Three people sitting outside on a bench with three dogs from The Colonel's Kennels.

News and Events

Family, friends, and fellow service members gathered for Colonel Rubin's Memorial

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Colonel Renee Rubin

March 7, 2025

Family, friends, and service members gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to honor Colonel Renee Rubin’s life of service, leadership, and dedication to equality.

Melanie Reagan presents grant to Military Women's Memorial

Supporting the Military Women’s Memorial

March 7, 2025

CRRPF awarded a $10,000 grant to the Military Women’s Memorial.

Three smiling women posing with a dog after providing a grant to cover vet costs.

Impacting Veterans’ Health through Dog Therapy

March 29, 2024

CRRPF has granted $10,000 to cover vet costs of veterans beloved service pets.

Cindy is sitting cross legged with a dog, Winston, laying next to her with his head on her knee.

Winston on His Training Day

March 30, 2024

Winston, the miracle worker dog, has been trained by one of the best dog trainers.

Serving Our Veterans

Our Core Priorities

01

Military Women

Supporting female veterans and veterans who struggle with trauma or disparity.

02

Veterans Health

Promoting health, healing, and growth to help our veterans live rich and fulfilled lives

03

Service Animals

Providing PSTD healing and invigorating lives through animal companionships.

How do we do it?

We aim to keep our expense ratio low to maximize our impact in the lives of our veterans. By saving more, we help more.

“

“Since receiving a grant from the Foundation I have been able to expand my operation and give more dogs to more vets with PTSD.”

CJ Austria, The Colonel’s Kennels

News and Events

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Colonel Renee Rubin

March 7, 2025

Family, friends, and service members gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to honor Colonel Renee Rubin’s life of service, leadership, and dedication to equality.

Supporting the Military Women’s Memorial

March 7, 2025

CRRPF awarded a $10,000 grant to the Military Women’s Memorial.

Impacting Veterans’ Health through Dog Therapy

March 29, 2024

CRRPF has granted $10,000 to cover vet costs of veterans beloved service pets.

Winston on His Training Day

March 30, 2024

Winston, the miracle worker dog, has been trained by one of the best dog trainers.

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