by RBDFF | Apr 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
Laurel P. 12 year old Laurel P. was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. She has had 13 weeks of chemo and 2 tumor removal surgeries. Most patients die within 2 years of getting this type of brain cancer. The family needed money to take her to NYC to have her...
by RBDFF | Mar 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
Marina L. Marina is the sole provider for her family of 5. On 2/24/10, she was walking down the street when an accident with a bus occurred and she was pinned to the wall by the bus. She was rushed to the hospital where her leg had to be amputated at mid thigh. Her...
by RBDFF | Mar 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
PFLAG/San Diego 2010 Donation made for the PFLAG Rob Benzon Scholarship Fund which is awarded to a bisexual, transgender, lesbian or gay student planning to attend a post-secondary educational institution. The recipient this year was Nicole Levin who is pursuing...
by RBDFF | Mar 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
Christopher Christopher escaped a house fire with his life and his dog – and nothing else. Christopher had no fire insurance and lost everything. RBF provided funds within 12 hours of learning of the tragedy to help Christopher get emergency clothing, toiletries, and...
by RBDFF | Feb 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
Chris F. Chris is a self-employed contractor who was hospitalized for several days for a very serious condition. Chris has no health insurance and as a self-employed person lost his income while unable to work. RBF paid one month’s rent to keep him from losing his...
by RBDFF | Dec 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
30 Local Families via The Center RBF responded to a call for assistance for 30 local families in distress who had been screened by The Center. RBF provided gift cards for food and medicine for 30 local families. Donation made in December 2008
by RBDFF | Nov 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Dinner RBF was glad to be able to again provide significant support for the annual Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Dinner. Started 21 years ago by Scott Carlson as a dinner for HIV/AIDS patients, the tradition of giving continues to provide a hot...
by RBDFF | Sep 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
Jose S. A young man who was the bread-winner for his family until he was laid off and then suffered a serious leg injury rendering without insurance and unable to work. RBF paid one month’s rent to keep him and his family from losing their housing. Donation made in...
by RBDFF | Aug 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
Youth Housing Project The Youth Housing project provides 23 units of affordable, supportive housing for youth between 18-24 years of age, with a special focus on LGBTQ+ youth. These high-risk youth were living in the streets or in public spaces after having been...
by RBDFF | Jul 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
James H. 16 year old James suffered a severe injury in a BMX accident in March and is now a quadriplegic and needs constant care and 24 hour attention. After many months of grueling rehabilitation, he was ready to leave the facility and move back home with his mother...
