Youth Housing Project

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...

James H.

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...

Charles G.

Charles G. Charles is a young bartender who has no insurance and was diagnosed with very aggressive cancer. RBF was able to cover some critical living expenses for this community member. Donation made in March 2009

Youth Housing Project 2009

Youth Housing Project Monthly community dinner funding in support of the high-risk youth living at the housing project after having been ejected from their own homes due to their sexual orientation. Donation made in March 2009

Chang Yang Family

Chang Yang Family After losing their family home to foreclosure, Chang Yang, his wife, and two children moved into a tiny apartment with all of the worldly possessions to begin anew. Unfortunately, a second disaster struck and their apartment was destroyed in an...

PFLAG San Diego 2009

PFLAG/San Diego 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. Donation made in February 2009

Manuel M.

Manuel M. RBF helped with medical and food expenses for a young man with diabetes at risk of losing his leg due to an injury he suffered. He was without medical insurance, an income, and other support. Donation made in December 2008

Ellen E.

Ellen E. An 11 year old girl recently diagnosed with bone cancer. Financial support for her family to enable her mother to remain out of work to be at Ellen’s bedside. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ellenerickson Donation made in November...