Grants - Rob Benzon Dan Ferbal Foundation

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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Art

The Rob Benzon Foundation assisted Art with two months of housing as he transitioned from Stepping Stone (a residential treatment facility) into sober living at Enya House in San Diego.
Grant made in August 2016

Kyle

Kyle recently underwent a five-week series of debilitating chemotherapy treatments. The Rob Benzon Foundation stepped in to provide funds to cover the day care expenses for his two young daughters, so that he could complete the treatments.
Grant made July 2016

PFLAG San Diego Scholarship Program

On May 13, 2016, the Rob Benzon Foundation awarded two scholarships at the annual PFLAG San Diego Scholarship Awards to two LGBTQ students pursuing higher education. The Rob Benzon Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Antonio Mendivil and the Brian Wilson Memorial Scholarship went to Riley Gibson.
Grant made May 2016

Stepping Stone

This year, Stepping Stone of San Diego celebrates 40 years of providing life saving programs to individuals in the LGBTQ community seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Stepping Stone is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is proud to be one of the nation’s only alcohol and drug treatment facilities that specializes in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Stepping Stone delivers alcohol and drug treatments, HIV and other health interventions, recovery, education and prevention services specializing in the challenges of the LGBTQ community. After serving three meals a day for over 15 years to its program residents and visitors, the old stove in their kitchen called it quits. The Rob Benzon Foundation stepped in to provide funds to purchase a new commercial stove for their kitchen, which makes nearly 100 meals each day for residents participating in their alcohol or drug rehabilitation program, as well as for individuals visiting their facility seeking assistance.
Grant made April 2016

Camp Erin San Diego

Camp Erin is hosted by 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 to them. The camp counselors run specially designed activities to assist these children with the bereavement process. This grant provided funds for comfort items for the kids attending Camp Erin in June 2016.
Grant made March 2016

Helen

Helen recently became the sole home healthcare provider for her elderly and bedridden mother after her son Michael passed away from a massive heart attack. After Michael’s unexpected death, Helen was left on her own to provide constant supervision and round-the-clock care for her mother. Unable to leave her home or get any rest, Helen was becoming mentally and physically exhausted. Because Helen could not afford alternative home healthcare, this grant provided funds to pay for a home healthcare provider to cover for Helen one afternoon per week for ten weeks for a much-needed break.
Grant made March 2016

Hannah’s House Transitions Program

Hannah’s House is a community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides vital services to children in crisis situations, including those who have experienced abuse, witnessed domestic violence, been victims of abduction, lived with a parent with a substance abuse problem, or are in the midst of a difficult family breakup. These children are at risk for emotional or physical abuse who would otherwise lose a relationship with either their mother or father during difficult family transitions resulting in clear negative long-term effects for the child. This grant provided funds to purchase new outdoor playground equipment for their therapeutic work with these children and their parents.
Grant made March 2016

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 LGBTQ kids, including offering much support to a member of the transgender community that has just started to transition. Due to a delay by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States), he was removed from his teaching position, because of this delay in the approval process. This grant helped Francisco with housing expenses until his work authorization was reinstated.
Grant made February 2016

Nellie

Nellie is an elderly resident of San Diego who recently took a serious tumble and broke her kneecap. Because of the injuries sustained, she was unable to walk, drive or work during her recovery period. This grant covered her living expenses for three months.
Grant made January 2016

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

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