by RBDFF | Jan 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
2015 Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Dinner The Rob Benzon Foundation once again answered the call to assist with costs of the annual Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Dinner held at the San Diego LGBT Community Center on Thanksgiving Day. Started in 1988 by Scott Carlson as a...
by RBDFF | Jan 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
The San Diego LGBT Community Center’s Behavioral Health Services in memory of Kurt Cunningham In honor of the late Kurt Cunningham, this grant provided funds for the San Diego LGBT Community Center’s Behavioral Health Services to benefit those suffering...
by RBDFF | Jan 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
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
by RBDFF | Jan 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by RBDFF | Jul 8, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by RBDFF | Feb 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by RBDFF | Feb 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
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....
by RBDFF | Feb 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by RBDFF | Sep 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
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
by RBDFF | Aug 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
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...
