The Kian Carmelo Hamilton Foundation is proud to announce the official launch of our new website — a digital home dedicated to honoring Kian’s memory and expanding our mission of compassion, advocacy, and community empowerment. Created in memory of 16-year-old Kian Carmelo Hamilton, the foundation was born from heartbreak — but built on hope. The…
When tragedy strikes, most of us can only imagine finding the strength to get out of bed the next day. But some individuals rise in extraordinary ways — not because they’re stronger than others, but because love won’t let them stay silent. Dawn Alley, the mother of Kian Carmelo Hamilton, is one of those individuals.…
When tragedy strikes, silence can be deafening. Yet within every community, there are voices — stories of survival, grief, courage, and love — waiting to be heard. At the KCH Foundation, we believe that storytelling is healing. That’s why we created Community Voices, a space where anyone impacted by youth violence, loss, or advocacy can…
When a young life is lost, the grief that follows is unlike anything else. It’s confusing, overwhelming, and deeply isolating. At the KCH Foundation, we understand that support in those early days — and the long days that follow — can make all the difference. That’s why we’ve gathered resources, tools, and compassionate guidance to…
The Kian Carmelo Hamilton Foundation was recently featured in a special news segment by KUTV 2 News, highlighting its growing impact on youth advocacy and school safety reform across Utah. The coverage comes just months after the foundation’s official launch, and underscores the community’s support for meaningful change following the tragic loss of 16-year-old Kian…
It is with heavy hearts and enduring love that we honor the life of Kian Carmelo Hamilton, whose time with us was tragically cut short on August 23, 2024. Though his journey was brief, Kian’s impact was profound — and the love he shared continues to ripple through the lives he touched. Kian was more…
At the heart of the KCH Foundation is a belief that young people are not only the future — they are the present. Every day, students walk into classrooms carrying the weight of their lives, their dreams, and their safety. Our work in youth advocacy is about giving them the tools to thrive, speak up,…