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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Eddie R.
Eddie R.
After a lengthy hospitalization due to being struck down by a hit and run accident while riding his bike, the Foundation assisted Eddie with his past due rent allowing him to avoid possible eviction from his home.
Grant made in September 2018.
Serenity K.
Serenity K.
The Foundation provided Serenity with rent and other household expenses while unable to work due to ongoing chemotherapy treatments for stage 4 breast cancer.
Grant made in July 2018.
Joseph P.
Joseph P.
After recent major surgery due to diabetes which amputated his left foot, the Foundation assisted Joseph with past due utility bills which successfully restored water to his home.
Grant made in June 2018.
Tim C.
Tim C.
Assisted an local Indian tribe member and Korean War veteran with a terminal diagnosis of end stage renal disease and diabetes with a past due balance of his gas and electric bill.
Grant made in May 2018.
Rob Benzon Memorial Scholarship
Rob Benzon Memorial Scholarship
On May 19, 2018, the Rob Benzon Foundation awarded two scholarships at the annual Launching Leaders PFLAG Scholarship Awards to two LGBTQ students pursuing higher education. The Rob Benzon Memorial Scholarships were awarded to: (1) Sav Schlauderaff who is pursuing a graduate degree at San Diego State in Women’s Studies and (2) Taylor McElroy who is pursuing a law degree at California Western School of Law.
Grant made in May 2018.
William V.
William V.
The Foundation provided assistance with rent for an individual who is unable to work due to terminal COPD syndrome.
Grant made in April 2018.
Camp Erin
Camp Erin
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 to them. Camp Erin’s counselors run specially designed activities to assist these children with the bereavement process and this grant provided funds for comfort items for the kids attending the camp.
Grant made in April 2018.
Leslie H.
Leslie H.
Assisted a member of our community with a terminal diagnosis of ALS with a six month supply of catheters needed for her care.
Grant made in March 2018
Tracie Jada O’Brien Transgender Youth Scholarships
Tracie Jada O’Brien Transgender Youth Scholarships
Two separate scholarships were presented to two trans students pursuing higher education at the Tracie Jada O’Brien Transgender Youth Scholarships Awards. These scholarships assist high-achieving trans students defray the cost of college, graduate school or trade school.
Grant made in March 2018
Heidi
Heidi
Heidi is an elderly woman that has been living with HIV for over 20 years and is now struggling with dementia. Earlier this year, Heidi was approached by a salesperson at a trolley stop that convinced her to sign up for a free “Obamaphone”. Heidi signed up, but did not realize that the new phone contract would cancel her Lifeline with AT&T (a special reduced phone service for the elderly on a limited budget). Over the next few months, the phone charges for the new service began to accumulate and since she did not have the income to support the huge phone bill, her phone was service was cut off. Heidi desperately needed to have her phone service reinstated, since she was missing important messages and reminders for her care from her doctors and caregivers. The Foundation paid for the past due amount of her phone bill which allowed her to have her original discounted service reinstated.
Grant made in December 2017