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.
To request a grant, click the “Request a Grant” button.
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
Igenea
Igenea
Igenea was recently diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism with multiple clots in her lungs. Unable to continue to work during her treatments, the Foundation assisted her with a grant to assist with her rent.
Grant made in May 2017
Keeyun
Keeyun
is a young San Diegan who recently celebrated one year of sobriety and being self-sufficient. Though a hard worker, his hours were significantly reduced at his job through no fault of his, causing him to not meet his basic needs. The additional stress had him very concerned that it might impact his continued sobriety, so the Foundation stepped in to pay his very modest rent for one month as a bridge while Keeyun secured more reliable work.
Grant made in July 2017