We’re excited to say a photographer from Fox 40’s morning show came to interview us for their Salute to Service segment. They saw the article about BrickDreams in the Folsom Telegraph last week and wanted to get to know more about what BrickDreams is about. The producer said the segment is scheduled to air on Wednesday, 12/21 at 6:23 and 8:15 am.

We have the honor of being one of more than 50 projects selected to benefit from lots of willing volunteers at the 2017 Community Day of Service in Folsom, CA.  In advance of the day, the Folsom Telegraph has highlighted a couple of what they thought to be some of the most interesting projects and BrickDreams was one of those.  Teen leaders, Lleyton and Kyle Rutz, were interviewed by the paper.

http://www.folsomtelegraph.com/article/9/13/17/thousands-serve-folsom-saturday

We’re excited to say a photographer from Fox 40’s morning show came to interview us for their Salute to Service segment.  They saw the article about BrickDreams in the Folsom Telegraph last week and wanted to get to know more about what BrickDreams is about. The producer said the segment is scheduled to air on Wednesday, 12/21 at 6:23 and 8:15 am.

The Folsom Telegraph newspaper covered the Symbol of Service award ceremony held at the Folsom Police Department on October 7th.  BrickDreams was recognized for its effort to address the needs of child victims of domestic violence.  We thank all individuals and agencies who work tirelessly to end violence.

http://www.folsomtelegraph.com/article/10/12/16/folsom-pd-hosts-domestic-violence-prevention-awards

We are so proud of the great service Eric Barlog of Troop 550, Lleyton Rutz, Kyle Rutz, Connor Chang and Christopher Luo of Troop 121 have demonstrated on behalf of BrickDreams.  Thank you! Take a look at the blog produced BrickMarketplace, the online retailer of LEGO products, that features the work of these young men.

http://blog.brickmarketplace.com/2016/02/brickdreams-eagle-scout-service-project.html

Several Placer County 4-H clubs have been so supportive of BrickDreams helping with several sorting events during the past months.   They produced many cans that were quickly distributed to local agencies and they are still volunteering.  Thank you Eureka Granite Bay, Gold County, Loomis Community and Ophir Clubs!

http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=20223

BRICK Marketplace recently wrote a wonderful article about BrickDreams on their website blog.  Not only did they take the time to bring awareness to our charity, but they also paid for targeted Facebook ads promoting our Make A Difference Event which will take place on October 24th, 2015.  Thank you so very, very much, BRICK Marketplace!

Full Article On BRICK Marketplace Blog

Thank you so much to WEAVE, Inc. for this beautifully written article.

Bailey contacted many organizations when he first thought about starting BrickDreams in 2012 – he wanted to find out if his idea of soliciting unwanted/unused LEGO and then donating them to kids in need could be implemented in our community.  Many companies/organizations didn’t return his calls.  Some made it difficult to establish a relationship for continued donations.  WEAVE has always been the bright spot for Bailey and his BrickDreams.

Ariana Vaughan, Beth Hassett, Nichoel Menicucci, Julie Boernhoft and others at WEAVE endlessly supported and encouraged Bailey to start and grow BrickDreams.  He was so thrilled and honored to make his first BrickDreams LEGO donation to WEAVE, Inc.

As Bailey goes off to college, we want to thank WEAVE, Inc. for all the help and support to him over the past three years.  Maya and I look forward to continuing to work with the amazing staff at WEAVE.  Thank you.

Please visit WEAVE, Inc. at http://www.weaveinc.org/news-release/unsung-heroes-weave

We were featured in Parade Magazine! Thank you to Mike Schuyler for the tip.