by RBDFF | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Judith M. was a lifelong caregiver who tragically and ironically was suffering from the end stages of FTD dementia. We received a grant request from her life partner, Edna M., asking for emergency financial assistance. Judith was near death, but all of their family’s...
by RBDFF | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Rob Benzon Foundation has again answered the call to assist with costs of the annual Scott Carlson/ Dan Ferbal Community Thanksgiving Dinner held at the San Diego LGBT Community Center on Thanksgiving Day. Started in 1988 by Scott Carlson as a dinner for HIV/AIDS...
by RBDFF | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Our foundation worked with local chef and RBF supporter, Shawn Sei, by allowing our foundation to pay for meals over several weeks for him to prepare and then give away to those in need during the pandemic. This way, we helped Shawn’s catering business when work...
by RBDFF | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Foundation was able to support Camp Erin in partnership with the Center for Compassionate Care of the Elizabeth Hospice and part of network of free bereavement camps for children and teens ages 6 to 17 years of age who have experienced the death of someone close...
by RBDFF | Feb 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Lakesha was suffering from a debilitating illness during which she was unable to work. She was not only out of money for food, but she was also going to lose her apartment and become homeless when she reached out to our foundation. We provided several months of rental...
