Bricks for Good™

Building a better worldone brick at a time

Through the power of LEGO® play, we’re creating a world where children are uplifted and inspired. We’re passionate about providing joy, imagination, and equal opportunities to children in our local community. By building bridges of hope, we’re shaping a future where every child’s potential flourishes. Join us!

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Active Children

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Partners

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Our Mission

At Bricks for Good, our mission is to bring fun, happiness, and hope to all children through the power of LEGO play. We’re dedicated to providing experiences that foster imagination, learning, and social connection—enabling children to thrive and reach their full potential.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive, fueled by the power of LEGO play. We envision a society that recognizes and addresses the needs of these children, ensuring their access to LEGO toys and play experiences that stimulate their imagination, ignite their curiosity, and inspire their dreams.

Our Causes

Gift Giving

We donate new LEGO sets to underprivileged children in need during the season of Christmas, aiming to serve over 100 families annually.

Workshops

We host workshops and in-person building events in the community with prizes awarded for themes such as “Best Build” and “Most Creative” during competitions.

Education

We provide scholarships and grants for students pursuing college degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). All funding is provided based on merit and student need.

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Latest News & Articles

Dec 30, 2024

2nd Annual Santa’s Visit

What a magical day it was at Hoffman Ford in Harrisburg as Santa's sleigh touched down on the rooftop, bringing holiday cheer to children and families in our community! We more than doubled our impact from last year and aim to double or triple it again next year!

Oct 23, 2024

TransCore Employees Bring LEGO Sorting to Life with Bricks for Good

At Bricks for Good, we believe in the power of community and collaboration, and we were thrilled to partner with TransCore for a recent volunteer event in Harrisburg. As part of their October “Month of Service,” employees at TransCore in Harrisburg rolled up their sleeves to sort LEGO bricks by element type, preparing each piece for our community building workshops.

Aug 28, 2024

IRS 501(c)(3) is Approved!

Dear Supporters, We are thrilled to share that our nonprofit organization has recently received our official 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status determination letter from the IRS. To ensure the highest quality and accuracy of our application, we took the necessary time to comprehensively address all...

Aug 17, 2024

Roller Skate Party 2024

We had nearly 100 people show up for our roller skate party! We’re pleased to announce that every child had fun, each family received a LEGO gift, and there were no reported injuries! It was great to reflect on the past year and see some familiar faces, especially the incredible children we've had the privilege to interact with and support.

Jun 28, 2024

Devine’s LEGO shopping spree wish comes true!

We have exciting news! Bricks for Good has teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help make a wish come true for an 11-year-old LEGO-lover named Devine from Enola. He was first diagnosed with cancer in 2017 but then after receiving treatment and going into remission, it returned last year.

Mar 31, 2024

Brick Fest Live 2024

Brick Fest Live 2024 in Harrisburg was a great success! Many thanks to everyone who stopped by our display to show your support! We did another Mr. Bear LEGO giveaway during the event and received HUNDREDS of submissions! Keep an eye on your mailboxes—we’ll announce the winner soon!

Mar 12, 2024

Building Blocks of Creativity: 10 Fascinating Facts About LEGO

LEGO, the iconic Danish toy company, has been captivating the imagination of children and adults alike for decades. From simple building blocks to intricate sets, LEGO has become synonymous with creativity, innovation, and fun. Let’s delve into the world of LEGO with these 10 fascinating facts...

Feb 1, 2024

⭐️ Our first Brickstar: Anthony!

Meet our first Brickstar, ANTHONY! Anthony is a 5th grader at Donegal Intermediate School in Marietta, PA. Despite being visually impaired in one eye, he has a keen sense of detail and loves building LEGO bricks! We were curious to learn more about him so we sat down together and had a delightful conversation.

Dec 19, 2023

1st Annual Santa’s Visit

As soft snowflakes danced over the North Pole last night, the glow of Santa’s sleigh and reindeer graced the skies of central Pennsylvania. The magic of the season brought Santa himself to Hoffman Ford in Harrisburg, where the children of Bricks for Good eagerly awaited his arrival.

Dec 11, 2023

Volunteer Spotlight: Kathy Nuspl

Kathy is our first “official” volunteer! Kathy was born and raised in Ohio then moved to New Jersey where she lived and spent most of her career before coming to central PA in 2006. She has been happily retired for 10 years after working in education, government defense, business, and law.

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Bricks for Good™