The HAMO Foundation

Our approach

The Henry Alan Munson Owen Foundation works with communities to raise awareness and provide accessible tools around mental health. The HAMO Foundation encourages reading and literacy through Henry’s Helpers, and offers scholarships as a message of hope to those who share and embody Henry’s spirit.

Henry’s Story

Henry Alan Munson Owen died by suicide on September 17, 2020 at the age of 17.

Henry was a Renaissance Man. He was a multi-faceted individual with many talents: from being a great athlete, competing in wrestling, baseball, basketball, and football, to enjoying performing in school theater performances. On both stages, his charismatic personality captivated not only those in the audiences, but his fellow performers as well.  

Those closest to Henry will tell you Henry was always an, “old soul.” At an early age, Henry’s grandpa, Docca, taught Henry about the stock market. Henry was appalled when he went to Kindergarten and discovered his classmates didn’t also “play the stock market.” He never ceased to make everyone smile and laugh. He was devoted to helping others and had many special friends at local nursing homes. Henry would brighten their days with flowers or simply with his ear-to-ear grin that caused his eyes to squint shut.

Henry knew no strangers. He was outgoing and had a love of life that was contagious to all that crossed his path. Henry’s incredible friends from all walks of life meant the world to him. He was a bright young man, a disciplined athlete and would offer help to anyone who needed it. His loyalty and compassion were shared effortlessly with all of his friends and family. 

The HAMO Foundation was created to continue Henry’s legacy.

Our initiatives

  • Mental Health Awareness

  • Henry's Helpers

  • HAMO Scholarship

  • Here to Hear You

Mental Health Resources

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

move mindfully

move mindfully Website

Zero Suicides

Zero Suicides

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

AFSP

If there is an immediate safety concern, please ALWAYS dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room!

Make a donation.

The HAMO Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. All proceeds go directly towards supporting our mission: to work with communities to raise awareness and provide accessible tools around mental health. The Foundation also encourages reading and literacy through Henry’s Helpers and offers scholarships as a message of hope to those who embody Henry’s spirit. In the past year and a half, we were able to donate $43,000 towards scholarships for graduating high school seniors across multiple schools. We have hosted 275 hours of Henry’s Helpers read aloud with countless volunteers, and funded five program strategies to support mental health education including Here to Hear You which is being implemented in several states and has expanded to 3 countries already. Your donation matters and can make all the difference.

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“In today’s world people lead busy lives and this leaves kids with the feeling that there is no-one to listen. This program is determined to provide trusted adults in your local community that will make space for kids to talk through life’s trials and issues that are facing young people today.”

— BIRK