by RBDFF | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by RBDFF | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by RBDFF | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by RBDFF | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
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....
by RBDFF | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
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
by RBDFF | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Molly A few months ago, Molly was diagnosed with an aggressive type of breast cancer. By the time she found the cancer, it had spread to her lymph nodes, but thankfully not to any other organs. As a result of the aggressive treatment she underwent, she was off work...
by RBDFF | Jul 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
Trans Lifeline Trans Lifeline runs a nationwide suicide prevention hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. They provide culturally competent services to trans and gender nonconforming people in crisis. They work with trans people and allies to...
by RBDFF | Jan 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
Chris Chris, a member of the San Diego LGBT community living with HIV, recently lost everything he owned due to a break in at his apartment. Chris’s vocation is specialized construction work and while onsite at a construction job out of town, Chris’ apartment in San...
by RBDFF | Jan 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by RBDFF | Jan 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
Gregory The Foundation provided assistance for this member of the San Diego community who has been battling stage 3 Non-Hodgkin’s Malt Lymphoma. Gregory was treated with eight weeks of radiation therapy and is now on his third cycle of chemotherapy. The chemo...
