Brick by Brick Building Hope

Nearly 19 million – or 1 in 4 children — in the United States live with at least one parent who has a substance use disorder. These children face heightened risks of emotional distress, academic challenges, and lifelong health consequences. Brick by Brick – Building Hope is an annual fundraising event for communities to come together to build hope and stomp out the impact of addiction for children affected by substance use disorders in their families.

Since the launch of the 2025 NACoA Brick By Brick: Building Hope LEGO Challenge campaign on July 20, NACoA has raised over $45,000 to support children impacted by parental substance use disorders. We are overwhelmed with gratitude.

This incredible momentum is thanks to the heart and creativity of Keith Harmon, a father from Pennsylvania, who envisioned the LEGO Challenge and took it one step further with a 48-hour live-streamed LEGO build-a-thon in his Lego community. His dedication has brought national attention to children growing up in families affected by substance use and inspired so many to get involved.

If you would like to get involved in the planning for the 2026 LEGO Challenge, please contact nacoa@nacoa.org or 301.468.0985

Many Ways to Get Involved!

Community Challenges

Stomp Out Addiction

Grab your LEGOS and family & friends
Walk on LEGO bricks (wearing your shoes of course!) to take action and stomp out the pain kids and teens experience when affected by addiction in their families!
Don’t Have LEGOs? Spell out the word Addiction in a creative way – draw it in the sand, build or sculpt it using whatever you like – and literally STOMP IT OUT! The louder, the messier, the funnier, the better!
Challenge 3 friends to join the fun and Stomp Out Addiction to keep the movement going! Tell them they have 24 hours to post their video and challenge for others!
Pledge a donation, either per brick stepped on or for completing the challenge
Post your video or photo on social media using #StompOutAddiction

Build for Hope

Organize Your Group: Invite friends, family members, or colleagues to participate and gather your LEGO bricks
Create with Purpose: Engage in a meaningful building experience, by assembling a standard LEGO set or designing an original creation
Share the Message: Post a photo of your creation on social media using #BuildForHope to spread awareness and inspire others