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

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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