Bob Benedetto Memorial Fund for the Mentally Ill

Established by: The Benedetto Family

Established on: December 17, 2003

Purpose of the fund: The primary purpose of the Fund shall be for programs and services to aid the mentally ill.

Background: This fund was established to carry on the legacy of Bob Benedetto, who taught his family to care for those less fortunate.  The Benedetto family hosts a 5K run every year to support both this fund and a scholarship fund, also set up in Bob’s memory.  The family chose to work with VCCF because “it is a prestigious investment group”. 

Grant distributions:

• County of Ventura Behavioral Health Department – 10/20/2005
• Turning Point Foundation – 10/01/2007
• United Parents for Families in Crisis – 10/25/2007
• Ventura County Behavioral Health Department – 11/06/2007
• Project Understanding at San Buenaventura – 09/02/2008
• Turning Point Foundation – 09/02/2008
• County of Ventura- Human Services Agency – 08/24/2009
• Catholic Charities of Los Angeles – 06/01/2010
• Lutheran Social Services of Southern California/VC Area – 06/01/2010
• Ventura County Jewish Family Service – 06/01/2010