Those tiny plastic blocks allowed us to create vast imaginary worlds filled with square-shaped people and endless possibilities.

Sadly, not everyone can afford a brand-new set.

The teen fondly remembered the joy of discovery and building and wanted other kids to experience the same.

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Sadly, not every family can afford brand spanking new sets.

Charlie felt sad for them and wanted things to change.

And what is the best way to turn things around?

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Be the change you want to see.

In 2020, the teen launchedPass the Bricks.

LEGO, sustainability and making little ones smile?

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sounds like a perfect project.

These wonderful friendships allow his organization to distribute toys to more children every month.

Their parents are equally appreciative.

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

We sent our LEGO bricks to Ecuador with my sons middle school some years back.

If LEGO help create people like him, then every child should have their own set.

I wonder how many karma points he has earned by now?

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Did you have LEGO growing up?

What was your favorite set?

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids

Sustainable Smiles: Teen Uses Old LEGO To Create Unique Sets For Struggling Kids