Grants
Our Grants
It is our honor to help our fellow San Diegans through our grant program. Below are some of our grant recipients throughout the years. To protect their privacy, first and last names may not be displayed.
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Scott Carlson Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Scott Carlson Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The Rob Benzon Foundation has again answered the call to assist with costs of the annual Scott Carlson 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 patients, the tradition of giving continues to provide a hot Thanksgiving meal for those in need in our community on the day we earmark to give thanks. The dinner now includes people with cancer and other ailments, homeless people, and anyone needing a safe and inviting place to come together as a community on this holiday. More than 500 individuals benefited from this year’s dinner.
Grant made in October 2017
Nickey
Nickey
Nickey suffers from Lupus Nephritis that has affected her kidney function and has had to deal with advance kidney disease. She has had to endure a very rough road of aggressive treatment and it has been overwhelming for her. Unable to work, the Foundation paid for her rent and basic necessities.
Grant made in September 2017
Vanita
Vanita
The Foundation provided cleaning and home day care support services for this individual with a terminal diagnosis of chronic obstructive respiratory disorder and congestive heart failure.
Grant made in August 2017
Cheryl-Anne
Cheryl-Anne
Cheryl-Anne was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and has undergone a lumpectomy, reconstructive surgery and chemotherapy. The Foundation provided funds to pay her rent for one month while she underwent radiation treatments.
Grant made in August 2017
Aleyah
Aleyah
The Foundation provided funds to pay past due rent and prevented the impending eviction from her apartment for this individual that was recovering from surgery.
Grant made in July 2017
Funeral Expenses for Fleur S.
Funeral Expenses for Fleur S.
The Foundation provided a family in need with the amount necessary for the burial expenses for their mother.
Grant made in July 2017
Funeral Expenses for Bob W.
Funeral Expenses for Bob W.
Bob was a member of the LGBT community in San Diego who passed away unexpectedly in July. With no family in San Diego, the nearest relatives were unable to travel to San Diego or provide assistance with his memorial/cremation/burial. The Rob Benzon Foundation stepped in to pay for his funeral expenses.
Grant made in July 2017
Jaison
Jaison
Jaison had an accident which seriously injured his eyes and nearly left him blind. Unable to work during his recovery, the Foundation provided funds to assist with his rent.
Grant made in July 2017
Special Delivery San Diego
Special Delivery San Diego
The Rob Benzon Foundation partnered with Special Delivery San Diego to purchase food items for their food delivery program. For twenty six years, Special Delivery San Diego has been providing food for the people in the San Diego community who are in need of food security, along with some love and hugs.
Grant made in May 2017
Cheryl-Anne P.
Cheryl-Anne P.
The Foundation assisted Cheryl-Anne who was being treated for breast cancer by paying her rent while she received treatment.
Grant made in May 2017