COLA Contracting Services -
Safety Administration
COLA Contracting Services -
Safety Administration
A Divison of Circle of Light Associates Non-Profit Organization
A Divison of Circle of Light Associates Non-Profit Organization
Working together towards a safe and compliant community.
BRICKSHARE and Care Program
Mission: To receive donated building bricks and blocks to keep them from going to the landfill and give them to under-served kids to promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills.
Why bricks and blocks? Building with bricks and blocks gives many skills and may lead you to a career field in engineering.
Survey says: Playing with plastic bricks and blocks increases an interest in engineering; technical; and math skills; teaches you how to follow directions and blossoms imagination.
How will the program work?
We will use a referral application process to identify kids in need. We will also use word-of-mouth and target under-served schools, and foster children.
Who will we benefit?
Under-served kids – kids that do not have plastic bricks and blocks.
Everyone- we will help keep unrecyclable toys from the landfill and get unused toys out of people’s homes.
Sorting:
We will sort according to color, shape, and size. We will leave kits the way they are.
Recycling:
Rarely do you have broken plastic bricks and blocks. But if we do not have many, we can recycle them at Republic Services.
Re-use: Giving plastic bricks and blocks to under-served kids so they can play with them and show them links to learn how to play with them.
Clean: Disinfectant wipes and/or Sanitation wipes; Soap and water first, if needed.
Package: Ziploc bags was our first choice, but we realized they would not easily be recycled. So we will use paper lunch bags with our logo and information.
Distribute: At events or at foster homes or at church/school.
How many under-served children we have helped: 10 to date
How to receive donations:
A referral application must be completed. Donated used or new bricks and blocks are intended for under-served children that currently do not have them for play.
Donations depend upon inventory and will be given on a first come, first served basis.
For a referral application, email "Brickshare" in the subject line to cfilla@colacontractingsafety.com
What to expect:
A bag filled with clean, new or used plastic bricks and blocks to build and play using your imagination. A sheet with internet links will be provided to help you with ideas!
Benefits of playing with plastic bricks and blocks:
Following directions
Interested in Engineering
Math
Reading
Science
Social Skills
Communication
To donate used bricks and blocks, use the contact information below. Thank you!
This program is sponsored by:
Circle of Light Associates Non-Profit Organization;
COLA STEM Initiative; and
COLA Contracting Services - Safety Admin.
320 Brookes Dr, Suite 223A,
Hazelwood MO 63042
314-265-6880
Applications may be denied due to the discretion of Circle of Light Associates
Non-Profit Organization's employees or program volunteers.