Lisa

Lisa a 59-year-old veteran, ran into serious financial trouble after her husband passed away unexpectedly. In light of the hospital and funeral expenses along with his lost income, Lisa found herself in a very serious financial crisis and was left nearly...

Kathy

Kathy The Foundation approved a grant to assist Kathy, a terminally ill person in need of caregiver assistance during her final weeks of life.  Kathy, a humble woman that was a caregiver herself, worked tirelessly for years to provide care for individuals...

Kevin

Kevin Kevin has advanced kidney disease and is scheduled to undergo a kidney transplant in the next few weeks. The Rob Benzon Foundation approved a grant to assist him with paying his rent and living expenses while he recovered from the surgery. Grant made in March...

Toni Atkins Lesbian Women’s Health Fund

Toni Atkins Lesbian Women’s Health Fund The Rob Benzon Foundation provided a grant to the Toni Atkins Lesbian Women’s Health Fund, which assists low income women in need of medical treatment, referrals, support, education, advocacy and guidance...

Melodee

Melodee Melodee was undergoing treatment for the cancer when she suffered a stoke which resulted in partial paralysis of her legs.  While she recovered, the Rob Benzon Foundation provided her with three months of rent. Grant made in December...

Embrace

Embrace Embrace mobilizes the skills, resources and manpower of local volunteer college students to remodel homes for disabled veterans making the homes both aesthetically beautiful and also handicap accessible.   The Rob Benzon Foundation provided...

The Annual Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Day Dinner

The Annual Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Day Dinner The Rob Benzon Foundation once again supported the annual Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Day Dinner.  The grant provided funds to assist organizers with the cost of the food needed to feed the...

Leo

Leo Leo was in a very serious car accident where the car hydroplaned after a heavy rain storm on a local San Diego freeway.  The car spun out of control and was then broadsided by an oncoming vehicle.  Leo broke his shoulder bone, several...

Art

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 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...