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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Nisha

Nisha was diagnosed with inoperable brain tumors. The Rob Benzon Foundation provided her with funds to help cover the cost of expensive co-payments for the radiation treatments she needs.
Grant made October 2015

Patricia

Patricia received a terminal diagnosis of heart failure and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and is not expected to live more than six months. Her dying wish is to be able to transition in a clean house with as much love and respect as possible alongside her elderly husband of 30 years. The Foundation approved a grant that would provide funds for housekeeping services at her home twice a month for 12 months.
Grant made August 2015

Theodore

Theodore, a 77 year old gentleman, suffered with a terminal diagnosis of Pulmonary Fibrosis and COPD. He and his wife spent most of their lives helping impoverished children in Guatemala, the Philippines and the US. He was in hospice with his body failing quickly. His dying wish was to be able to ride the train to Santa Barbara to visit his best friend who just turned 99. The Rob Benzon Foundation granted Theodore the necessary funds for the cost of the train ride for both he and his wife so she may assist him and for one night’s lodging in an affordable nearby motel.
Grant made June 2015

San Diego Multicultural LGBT Literary Foundation

This grant was used to fund the cost of books at the San Diego Multicultural LGBT Literary Foundation’s “We Alive: A Celebration of Black Lesbian Womanhood” event, which was held on March 8, 2015. The highly successful program featured the acclaimed Black lesbian performance poet Lenelle Moïse and other performance artists. We Alive took place on International Women’s Day and was the only lesbian-focused International Women’s Day event held in San Diego. The focus on Black lesbian women was intended to address anti-Black racism that has most recently led to the creation of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. In that spirit, the Rob Benzon Foundation provided funding for 50 copies of Lenelle Moïse’s book, which was delivered to California women’s prisons with an emphasis on local women’s correctional facilities in San Diego.
Grant made February 2015

Special Delivery San Diego

Rob Benzon Foundation again answered the call to improve the nutritional status and quality of life of members of the LGBT community living with life-threatening illnesses in San Diego through the provision of medically-appropriate meals. This grant was targeted specifically for funding for the food pantry at Special Delivery San Diego, which purchased groceries for approximately 150 materially-poor clients with AIDS, heart disease, cancer, kidney disease and other life-threatening illnesses for three months.
Grant made February 2015

The Elizabeth Hospice: Grant to Camp Erin

This grant paid for camper equipment and supplies related to grief activities for children campers attending Camp Erin San Diego. Camp Erin is a free overnight weekend camp experience that addresses the needs of children and teens grieving the loss of someone close to them. Hosted by Center for Compassionate Care of The Elizabeth Hospice, this annual weekend summer camp is open to children and teens ages 6 to 17 and will be held June 5 – 7, 2015 in Julian. This unique camp experience combines traditional, high-energy camp activities with grief support and education. Camp Erin San Diego is part of the largest nationwide 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.
Grant made February 2015

Toby L.

This grant paid for extensive medically needed dental work that was not covered by insurance for a senior of limited financial means.
Grant made September 2014

USCA 2014 Youth Lounge

This grant provided partial funding for the creation of the West Coast Lounge used by youth attending the 2014 USCA Youth conference. Held on the UCSD campus in La Jolla, this very successful conference provided educational, psychosocial and networking activities for children and teens.
Grant made August 2014

San Diego Unified School District

This grant provided funds for a storage shed to secure the outdoor toys, bikes, water play materials, balls, and other equipment donated by the community to benefit students in the Auditory/Oral DHH Program at Whitman Elementary.
Grant made August 2014

Donna J.

This grant provided a low income senior citizen funds for a medically necessary bone graft, so that she could get dentures.
Grant made July 2014

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