About AAD

About Another
Awesome Day

A movement powered by community, built on the belief that every young person deserves another awesome day.

Our Mission

We don't tell young people to put the phone down.

Another Awesome Day is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 99-0642578) dedicated to teen suicide awareness and prevention. We believe in the power of community, creativity, and holistic wellness to help teens share their stories, connect in real life, and thrive in an increasingly digital age.

We teach them to pick it up with purpose.

Partners & Collaborators
Fam1st FoundationASAP FoundationAavegotchiRazorfishWomen of Web3The SandboxCool CatsHouse of FirstOne Love Art DAOThe ARtest FoundationFlorida Film House1st TakePledgeJarritosBAYCNSBEDUNN SchoolUSCUCLAHoward UniversityApart HackathonsMorgan HacksPrime
Recognition
🏆
Social Innovation Summit — Crypto 4 Good Award
Recognized for using blockchain technology to advance youth mental health and community impact.
🎖️
Anthem Awards — 5th Annual
Community Voice · Silver · Bronze — Teens4LA Fire Relief Initiative
Anthem Community Voice AwardAnthem Silver AwardAnthem Bronze Award
This Is a Real Crisis

The numbers
don't lie.

And neither do the young people living them.

1 in 10

teens had serious thoughts of suicide in 2024 — 2.6 million young people

SAMHSA, 2024

#2

cause of death for people ages 10–34

CDC, 2023

2 in 5

high schoolers report persistent sadness or hopelessness

CDC YRBS, 2023

18.1%

of teens 12–17 had a major depressive episode in the past year

SAMHSA, 2024

50%+

of youth with depression received no treatment

Mental Health America, 2022–23

26%

of Hispanic students seriously considering suicide — highest of any group

CDC

36.7%

of young adults 18–25 had an unmet need for mental health services

SAMHSA, 2024

42%

of teens say they don't have the words to ask for help

The Jed Foundation, 2024

"We're making progress — but not fast enough. Another Awesome Day shows up in the gap."

The AAD Approach

Three Pillars of Our Work

1

Technology as a Tool for Connection

Isolation drives the mental health crisis. AAD uses digital platforms, Web3 communities, and creative technology to build real human connection. When young people see themselves in digital spaces they helped build, belonging follows.

2

Technology as a Tool for Crisis Support

AAD embeds mental health resources into every digital activation. Wherever teens are online, pathways to help are present. The 988 Lifeline. Digital peer networks. Text-based crisis resources. Technology that meets young people where they are can save lives.

3

Technology as a Tool for Advocacy

Young people facing a mental health epidemic deserve to tell their own stories. AAD trains teen advocates to use multimedia, NFTs, social media, and Web3 tools to raise awareness, demand resources, and drive change.

How We Show Up

Four Program Pillars

01

Creative Workshops

Art, music, writing, and NFT creation that turn lived experience into expression

02

Mindfulness & Meditation

Breathwork, grounding practices, and digital wellness tools teens can actually use

03

Peer Support Groups

Safe, judgment-free spaces for teens to be real with each other

04

Multimedia Advocacy Training

Film, social media, Web3, and storytelling as tools for community leadership

Organization Info

EIN: 99-0642578

Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Address: 700 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

anotherawesomedaynonprofit@gmail.com

All donations are tax-deductible.

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Supported by NFTCLT

Another Awesome Day's administrative, management, and operational infrastructure is supported by NFTCLT — a Charlotte, NC-based Web3 and digital innovation agency specializing in blockchain, AI, NFTs, and emerging technology.

Their support makes it possible for AAD to focus entirely on what matters: the teens.

Learn more about NFTCLT