The Half a Sorrow Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2020 by Dennis Gillan.
Our mission is to improve mental health for individuals and organizations by promoting real conversations.
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Our Name
The name “Half a Sorrow” comes from the Swedish proverb “A shared joy is a double joy; a shared sorrow is Half a Sorrow.” This captures our belief that by coming together in community, we can ease individual suffering.
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Our Founder’s Story
After losing two brothers to suicide, Dennis Gillan turned his profound grief into purpose.
He began volunteering at a crisis hotline, eventually sharing his story to raise awareness. Moved by the impact his story had, Dennis decided to leave his previous career to become a full-time speaker and mental health advocate.
He started the Half a Sorrow Foundation to empower his outreach through subsidizing speaking fees, facilitating workshops, and providing critical resources. Dennis now speaks extensively nationwide, spreading messages of hope, resilience, and help-seeking to save lives.
Our Approach
Share your sorrow.
A shared joy is a double joy; a shared sorrow is half a sorrow. Share your sorrow to start your journey toward healing from the trauma that has impacted your life.
Let's make positive change together.
By working together, we can create a society where fewer people have to suffer alone and more people feel safe reaching out for help.
Contact us today to learn more about our life-saving mission, or donate today to support the mission of Half a Sorrow.