by RBDFF | Aug 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Rob Benzon/Dan Ferbal Foundation approved a grant request for Sean R., an employee of a local catering company and supporter of our Launch event and our mission. He never dreamed that he might need to ask us for help. Sean and his wife Aubrey were expecting their...
by RBDFF | Aug 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Rob Benzon/Dan Ferbal Foundation approved a critical grant request for Ronald W. Ronald had a series of strokes and experienced a long hospitalization. Because of his debilitating condition, he was unaware that his medical coverage lapsed. He desperately needed to...
by RBDFF | Jun 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Rob Benzon/Dan Ferbal Foundation approved a grant request for Vanessa R. who was driving through an intersection in Logan Heights when she was a victim of a drive by shooting. The bullet went through her car window and entered her thigh. She suffered extensive...
by RBDFF | May 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Rob Benzon/Dan Ferbal Foundation was proud to support Camp Spero in partnership with the Center for Compassionate Care of the Elizabeth Hospice. This important charity is part of a network of free bereavement camps for children and teens ages 6 to 17 years of age who...
by RBDFF | May 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Rob Benzon/Dan Ferbal Foundation approved a grant request for Ruth Hendricks with Special Delivery to support their meal program. This worthwhile program improves the nutritional status and quality of life for members of the LGBTQ community living with...
by RBDFF | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Rob Benzon / Dan Ferbal Foundation (RBDFF) is proud to have awarded two scholarships through the annual PFLAG Scholarship Awards to two deserving LGBTQ students pursuing higher education. The Rob Benzon Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to Alexis L. Next fall Alexis...
by RBDFF | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
RBDFF approved a grant to purchase and deliver toys to the children of the Wounded Warrior Project, which were delivered through a collaboration with Luis Fitch of the Warm Smiles Project. Johan Engman, owner of the Breakfast Republic and Fig Tree Café and his team...
by RBDFF | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Children of Holiday Magic Project annually produces thousands of 12-page activity/coloring and interactive CD books that are distributed during the holiday season to sick, hospital-bound children at Rady’s Children’s Hospital of San Diego. RBDFF was proud to approve...
by RBDFF | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
RBDFF has again answered the call to assist with the costs of the annual Scott Carlson/ Dan Ferbal Community Thanksgiving Dinner. The dinner was held at Gossip Girl restaurant on Thanksgiving Day. This tradition began in 1988 when Scott Carlson hosted a Thanksgiving...
by RBDFF | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Daniel M. In September 2022, Daniel and his wife Danielle awoke to find flames and smoke filling their apartment. They barely escaped with their lives and sadly, all their possessions were lost in the fire and their apartment was declared a total loss. They...
