Carmen

Carmen Carmen received a terminal diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Her last wish was to make the pilgrimage to the Basilica de Guadalupe in Mexico City. This grant provided her the opportunity to travel to Mexico City. Grant made January 2016

Molly

Molly A few months ago, Molly was diagnosed with an aggressive type of breast cancer. By the time she found the cancer, it had spread to her lymph nodes, but thankfully not to any other organs. As a result of the aggressive treatment she underwent, she was off work...

Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline Trans Lifeline runs a nationwide suicide prevention hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. They provide culturally competent services to trans and gender nonconforming people in crisis. They work with trans people and allies to...

Chris

Chris Chris, a member of the San Diego LGBT community living with HIV, recently lost everything he owned due to a break in at his apartment.  Chris’s vocation is specialized construction work and while onsite at a construction job out of town, Chris’ apartment in San...

Francisco

Francisco The Rob Benzon Foundation came to the aid of a member of the San Diego LGBT community working in the U.S. on a temporary work authorization. Francisco is a high school Spanish teacher who is very well-liked by his students and peers.  He has worked with...