As we wrap up the holiday season, I know that it can sometimes be difficult to embrace the joy we’re “supposed” to feel. For some, the holidays bring painful reminders of loved ones we've lost, while others may experience loneliness, particularly when family is far...
Dear Elizabethtown 2nd Friday Supporters, I find myself at a loss for words as I attempt to express the depth of gratitude we feel for your extraordinary generosity. Your collective contribution during the Elizabethtown 2nd Friday “More-Than-A-Brick” event has more...
Those of you who know me are aware that I’ve been a lifelong fan of LEGO. It's one of the few things that's held a grip on my heart from childhood—and for good reason. I think building LEGO sets is the last part of my adolescence where I can recall a distinct...
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…
Have you ever felt a strong need to do something? Like you are being urged on from an influence bigger than yourself? That feeling that drives you daily to act? This same feeling to honor their late son and help others wouldn’t leave Richfield residents Karen and Rick Poulsen. So, they acted on that feeling.
In the world of toys, few have captured the hearts and minds of children and adults alike as effectively as LEGO. The vibrant, interlocking plastic bricks have become iconic symbols of creativity, imagination, and endless possibilities.
The holiday season is in full swing, and we are excited to announce that Bricks for Good is part of the beloved Christmas Tree Lane at Penn Medicine Park in Lancaster! Now in its 7th year, this festive tradition brings together 100+ beautifully decorated trees, each one benefiting a local nonprofit that is making a difference in the community.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Elyse Martell (Maria Elisa), beloved mother of Bricks for Good’s founder, Lee Barber. Even as a disabled single mother living on a limited income, Elyse always made sure her two sons had plenty of LEGO sets under...
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...
Bricks for Good is proud to announce the first-ever recipient of the Elyse Martell Community Honor Award, a scholarship established in memory of the founder’s late mother, Elyse Martell, who passed away just two months ago. This award recognizes a student whose character, creativity, perseverance, and leadership embody the values that Elyse inspired and that Bricks for Good strives to uphold.
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.