Nick O.
Nick is the sole provider for he and his wife. His testicular cancer was initially misdiagnosed which cost him valuable time and allowed the tumor to grow even larger and the recovery and time away from work more difficult. RBF helped Nick and his wife with Kaiser medical bills which mounted quickly. The good news is the Nick’s surgery was successful and he appears to be cancer free!
July 2010

Sherrill W.
71 year old Sherrill W. is battling cancer while taking care of her 51 year old mentally challenged son. Sherrill was the victim of theft and left virtually penniless. Her only income is Social Security and SSI for her son. She wants to work but no one is hiring a 71 year old cancer patient. With her savings gone her Social Security is not enough for her rent, bills, medical insurance, etc. Sherrill is getting some food from a church who also helps take her to medical appointments. RBF paid one month's rent and provided a food card so she could put groceries in her home. We also referred Sherrill to other charities and organizations who could give her longer term assistance.
June 2010

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 evaluated for a special experimental treatment. The family lost their business and went bankrupt in January. It is a very sad and desperate situation. More information is on their website: http://fortheloveoflaurel.org/default.htm. RBF helped pay one month's rent to provide some relief during this challenging time.
April 2010

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. The recipient this year was Nicole Levin who is pursuing degrees in Nursing and International Security and Conflict Resolution with a minor in Public Health at San Diego State University. Nicole's career goal is healthcare advocacy, especially with refugee populations, since she is herself an American expatriate. She has been active in LGBT issues in Slovenia, Australia and California. Her letter of recommendation mentions her character and determination in creating a position for herself as the sole English-speaking editor for a subgroup of the UN Development Program in Ukraine.
March 2010

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 other leg was broken in several places. Marina has no insurance and no income and asked for assistance with food and shelter for the children. Others provided short term housing assistance and RBF was able to provide funds for a reliable steady source of food for the children.
March 2010

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 housing.
February 2010

2009 Grants

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 meal for those in need in our community on a day we earmark to give thanks. The dinner now includes people with cancer and other ailments, homeless people, and anyone needing a safe and inviting place to come together as a community on this holiday. More than 150 people benefited from this year’s annual dinner. November 2009

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.
September 2009


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 ejected from their homes because of their sexual orientation. RBF Donated over $1700 from the Launch 2009 proceeds for this great cause through LGBT Pride.
August 2009

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 Victoria. Prior to the move, Victoria had to remodel their bathroom to make it accessible. RBF paid several of the expenses to assist Victoria with the costs associated with remodeling their bathroom to make it accessible for James's special needs.
July 2009



UCSD mobile community AIDS testing and services
RBF granted funds to support UCSD AIDS center mobile outreach providing AIDS testing and information to high risk populations in our community.
April 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.
March 2009

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.
March 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.
February 2009

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 electrical fire. The Yang’s escaped the fire but they lost the few things they had left in the world to the fire and had no insurance. Some RBF board members individually donated household items and RBF provided the funds necessary for the Yang family to purchase clothing for the children and basic household items that were needed.

2008 Grants

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.
December 2008

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. 
December 2008

Ellen E.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ellenerickson
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.
November 2008

Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Dinner
Purchase of dinner items for community Thanksgiving meal benefiting local individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
November 2008

Stacie J.
Financial Support to purchase back to school supplies for a little girl whose mother was hit by a drunk driver which left her unable to work.
September 2008

Tiffany B.
A single mother in nursing school who has no income and just learned she has stage 4 cancer. Funding for pharmacy, necessities, and items for the children.
Donation made in August 2008.

Maryah B.
Assistance for insurance payments for 8 year old cancer survivor Maryah B
Donation made in July 2008.

Marie M.
Medical bill assistance for a San Diego county victim of a diving accident while on her honeymoon.
Donation made in July 2008.

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 May 2008.




PFLAG/San Diego
Donation made for the PFLAG Scholarship Fund which is awarded to a bisexual,
transgender, lesbian or gay student planning to attend a post-secondary educational institution.
Donation made in May 2008.


Asian & Pacific Islander Comminity AIDS Project (APICAP)
Funding for safe sex outreach supplies and materials.
Donation made in April 2008.




Development In Gardening (DIG)
Financial assistance for this San Diego based organization which focuses on improving the nutrition levels of urban HIV/AIDS patients in hospitals and orphanages throughout Africa.
Donation made in March 2008.


Janet M.
Financial support for breast cancer treatments for local San Diego woman.
Donation made in February 2008.


Mike P.
Medical insurance premiums paid for Mike P, an individual undergoing cancer treatments.
Donation made in January 2008.



2007 Grants


Being Alive
Provided funding for holiday meals delivered to local needy individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Donation made in November 2007.


Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Dinner
Purchased turkeys for community Thanksgiving Dinner for local individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Donation made in November 2007.


Derrick S.
Financial support for local gay youth unable to work due to sudden illness. Donation made in November 2007.






Patrick Ivison
www.HelpPatrickWalk.org
Paralyzed teenager needing ongoing funds for physical therapy to help him learn to walk. Check out Patrick's progression on YouTube by clicking here.
Donation made in October 2007.





Recovery Effort for Eric Joseph
Local bartender from San Diego's Stingaree was shot in both legs while protecting his friends from being shot by a gunman.
Donation made in October 2007.


Scroll Saw Club of North County
Funding for local organization providing hand-made wooden toys for needy children during the holiday season.
Donation made in October 2007.


Cancer Treatment for Paul P.
Helping with cancer treatments for local individual.
Donation made in August 2007.


Hillcrest Youth Center
www.youthcentersd.com
Justin Smith's youth event. Proceeds benefiting the Hillcrest Youth Center.
Donation made in August 2007.


Queen Eddie Youth Fund
Donation made in July 2007.




Lyly Koenig Breast Cancer Fund
www.bowlingforlyly.com
Support for the breast cancer treatment for Lyly Koenig, former San Diego Charger Girl, with the NFL Alumni Cheerleaders and Players.
Donation made in July 2007.


Daniel P.
Financial assistance for local bartender's cancer treatment.
Donation made in June 2007.


PFLAG/San Diego
www.PFlag.com
Donation made for the PFLAG Scholarship Fund which will be awarded to a bisexual, transgender, lesbian or gay student planning to attend a post-secondary educational institution.
Donation made in May 2007.



2006 Grants



Youth Affordable Housing Project San Diego
Monthly dinner expenses in support for high-risk youth who are currently transitioning out of foster care and/or group homes, or living in the streets or in public spaces after having been ejected from their homes because of their sexual orientation.
Donation made in December 2006.




Development in Gardening (DIG)
Assisting with the nutritional needs of urban HIV/AIDs hospitals and orphanages throughout Africa. To find out more about DIG, click here.
Donation made in September 2006.





Youth Housing Project
www.thecentersd.org
Project providing 23 units of affordable, supportive housing for youth between 18-24 years of age, with a special focus on LGBTQ+ youth.
Donation made in July 2006.


2005 Grants

San Diego Police Officers Association for the Hoefer Family Fund
Family needing funds for immediate support to assist after traumatic kidnapping experience.


The Center for the Hillcrest Youth Center
www.youthcentersd.com


Patrick Ivison
www.HelpPatrickWalk.org
Paralyzed ten-year old boy needing funds for physical therapy to help him learn to walk.


Janyce Gentry
Mother needing treatment for advanced melanoma.


Ben Dillingham Fund toward burial expenses for Patricio Gonzalez
Victim of lethal silicone injections.


PFLAG/San Diego
www.PFlag.com
Donation made for the PFLAG Scholarship Fund which will be awarded to a bisexual, transgender, lesbian or gay student planning to attend a post-secondary educational institution.



2004 Grants

The San Diego LGBT Community Center

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for Team Derek

Kenny Jordan
Medical expenses.

Crone/Margolis
Assistance with living expenses.

Woman needing surgery
For brain tumor medial expenses.


2003 Grants

Toni Atkins Lesbian Health Fund

The San Diego LGBT Community Center
Tile donation level.


2002 Grants

Make-a-Wish Foundation

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