Leighton M.

The Foundation assisted Leighton who was being treated for breast cancer by paying her rent while she received treatment. Grant made in April 2019

Lewis A.

Lew is a person who was assaulted first, then in visiting the hospital, blood work and tests showed him to have prostate cancer. He was also in a car accident the same month with a $1,000. deductible. Because Lew’s ongoing illness, the hospital stays and ongoing...

Rob Benzon Memorial Scholarship

Rob Benzon Memorial Scholarship The Rob Benzon Foundation awarded two scholarships at the annual Launching Leaders PFLAG Scholarship Awards to two LGBTQ students pursuing higher education. The Rob Benzon Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Ramon Aquino and Levin...

Robin P.

Robin P. A senior and member of the LGBT community, she had been been bedridden with multiple serious health conditions, and at great risk to developing a UTI because her health insurance denied her the correct type of antibiotic treated catheter she needed. Because...

Mama’s Kitchen

Mama’s Kitchen The Foundation once again awarded a grant to Mama’s Kitchen to support their Home Delivered Meal Service program, a home-delivered meal service that provides meals to individuals in San Diego County affected by AIDS or cancer. The meal program delivery...

Special Delivery

Special Delivery 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. This grant...

Camp Erin

Camp Erin The Foundation was able to support Camp Erin in partnership with the Center for Compassionate Care of the Elizabeth Hospice and part of network of free bereavement camps for children and teens ages 6 to 17 years of age who have experienced the death of...

Billy D.

Billy D. The Foundation paid for the funeral expenses for a decorated Vietnam Veteran who passed away suddenly from cancer and his family could not afford the cost of his funeral arrangements. Grant made February 2019

Margarito P.

Margarito P. The Foundation assisted Margarito who was being treated for breast cancer by paying her rent while she received treatment. Grant made in February 2019.

The Annual Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Day Dinner

The Annual Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Day Dinner The Rob Benzon Foundation once again supported the annual Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Day Dinner. The grant provided funds to assist organizers with the cost of the food needed to feed the underprivileged and homeless...