by RBDFF | May 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
Stepping Stones Founded in 1976, Stepping Stone is a trusted San Diego non-profit alcohol and drug recovery agency that provides alcohol and other drug treatment, HIV and other health interventions, recovery, education and prevention services focusing primarily, but...
by RBDFF | May 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
Michael D. 28 year old Michael D was just diagnosed with TYPE 1 diabetes. Michael has been in and out of hospitals this past year and fights each day to get his insulin levels under control. In one critical hospitalization Michael went into a diabetic coma as his...
by RBDFF | Apr 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
PFLAG Scholarship – Ryan C Ryan is the 2012 recipient of the RBF PFLAG scholarship. Ryan is a San Diego grad now moving to Michigan to get his PHd in Clinical Psychology. Ryan overcame his own early child diagnosis with the help of excellent doctors and now wants to...
by RBDFF | Jan 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
Luke A. 9 year old Luke Acuna was riding his skateboard on the sidewalk along Kansas Street and when he turned to look back at his friends he collided with a trash truck. Luke, who was wearing a helmet, suffered internal injuries, broken bones and was put in a...
by RBDFF | Dec 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Family Matters / The Center There were 50 San Diego families known to The Center staff with needs screened by their case managers. Although the situations vary from parents who recently lost their jobs or had their homes foreclosed upon to those who are suddenly...
by RBDFF | Oct 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Kimberly H. A young mother suffering from a relapse of Crohn’s disease requiring hospitalization was behind in her rent and unable to provide medical necessities for her children including expensive prescriptions for of the children. RBF stepped in and paid her...
by RBDFF | Jul 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Elizabeth Nguyen/PFLAG Elizabeth plans to be a community activist. “I’ve begun this work by helping lead queer and feminist organizations and by interning at my university’s LGBT Resource Center. “However,” she continued, “I’d...
by RBDFF | Jul 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Evan K. and Francisco H. Both recipients were victims of the fire that hit 1033 University Avenue on July 6, 2011. Both recipients lost all of their belongings, school books, personal items, etcetera and had no insurance or savings. RBF provided the means to replace...
by RBDFF | Jun 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Foster and Displaced Children in Court RBF provided more than 500 new stuffed animals to comfort the scores of scared children in our local juvenile dependency court rooms. The children are there for hearings which include taking kids away from their parents, and...
by RBDFF | May 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Janine C. Janine was a victim of horrific domestic violence. Janine, along with her 10 year old daughter had to flee their home for the sake of their safety. RBF helped Janine and her daughter by paying emergency rent in a stable living situation to help Janine and...