2024 Brick-a-Thon

The Allsparks Ignite Creativity: Awarded YNAPP Grant for 'Brick-a-Thon' Youth Initiative in Las Vegas

February 27, 2024

The Allsparks, a dynamic community organization that fosters youth leadership and participates in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education initiatives, has been honored with the 2023-2024 Youth Neighborhood Association Partnership Program (YNAPP) grant. This award comes in celebration of their proposed project, "Brick-a-Thon: Where Imagination Takes the Lead," designed to inspire and engage the Las Vegas community.

The YNAPP grant empowers youth to spearhead neighborhood-based service-learning projects. These initiatives, driven by the passion and ingenuity of young minds, aim to enact positive changes within the vibrant city of Las Vegas.

Brick-a-Thon is a testament to Las Vegas youths' collaborative spirit and boundless creativity. This LEGO building extravaganza promises an enchanting experience for families, children, and community members alike, offering an opportunity to unleash their imaginations and construct awe-inspiring creations.

How the Idea Sprung to Life

Inspired by a vision of community enrichment, The Allsparks created Brick-a-Thon to address the need for creativity and connection within Las Vegas neighborhoods. This youth-led initiative embodies the essence of YNAPP's mission, empowering young leaders to shape their communities for the better.

Involvement of Neighborhood Residents

Brick-a-Thon represents a collaborative endeavor, uniting residents of all ages in a celebration of creativity and camaraderie. Through youth leadership, intergenerational collaboration, and local engagement, this initiative promises to foster lasting bonds within the community.

Sharing the Journey

The Allsparks is committed to sharing the impact and inspiration of Brick-a-Thon with the broader community and hope to ignite a spark of creativity and community engagement that will endure long after the event concludes.

Brick-a-Thon: Where Imagination Takes the Lead represents a beacon of creativity, unity, and empowerment within the Las Vegas community. With the support of the YNAPP grant, The Allsparks are poised to make a lasting impact, one LEGO brick at a time.

For more information about Brick-a-Thon and The Allsparks, visit https://www.theallsparks.org and stay tuned for updates. Together, let's ignite the spark of imagination and transform our communities for the better!