About Us
Every year, tens of thousands of teenagers struggle with thoughts of depression, deep sadness, isolation, suicide, stress and the feeling of helplessness. Sadly, and too often, the parents of these teens are the last to learn this, and sometimes too late to take action.
However, today, there are so many terrific resources in formats that teenagers can understand, to help them in multiple ways with these issues, while still allowing teens to retain their privacy and dignity.
From our interactive and engaging Teen Talent Showcase, social media pages, monthly newsletter, and Mental Wellness blog, our mental health resources are designed to reach teens and young adults through several formats in both digital and live channels.
In Memory of Jake Kallen
Our Team
ELLIOT KALLEN
President
Elliot H Kallen is a leader who brings over 30 years of passion and robust entrepreneurial business ownership experience to his elite Financial Planning & Advising practice. He has built international organizations, been a CEO of two other companies before forming Prosperity Financial Group, Inc. and is a frequent keynote speaker to charities, podcasts and radio shows on motivation, leadership, charitable work, marketing, and various financial subjects.
Elliot is also President of A Brighter Day Charity, the 501c(3) he began following the suicide of his youngest son, Jake, in 2015. This charity unites stress and depression resources with teens and their parents with the goal of stopping teen suicide. The resources of A Brighter Day have touched thousands of families and is having a major impact on the lives of our teens and parents.
TAMMY CARLSON-KALLEN
Executive Director
Tammy Carlson-Kallen serves as the Executive Director for A Brighter Day. She is intimately involved with all aspects of the charity and focuses on events and fundraising activities, as well as community outreach.
Prior to joining A Brighter Day, Tammy spent 25 years in the Pharmaceutical Industry where she was a leader in the dermatological field.
A Letter from Elliot Kallen
A Brighter Day, the 501(c)(3) Charity which Unites Stress and Depression Resources with Teenagers, will have reached thousands of teens in only our sixth year. Sadly, the motivation for this charity came from the suicide of my son, Jake, while attending the University of Montana in 2015. However, we are making a difference in the lives of teenagers and I have received many cards form teens thanking us for savings their lives.
Please don’t hesitate in contacting us to give your support. We have more than 100 teens come to each of our Annual Teen Talent Showcases in the Bay Area, in both virtual format and indoor and outdoor venues. We hand out to every teen a backpack filled with articles and resources on Stress and Depression for Teens.
We have many donors and supporters now, and that is growing every day. We are always looking for more participation, and hope you can help in furthering our cause. There are many ways to have a super day with A Brighter Day.
Thank you for your support.
