As one of the top destinations in the city, Old Town Square is a historic area jam-packed during tourist season. It boasts colorful European architecture, restaurants teeming with local food, and a wide variety of street performers during the day. Almost every type of tourist imaginable can be spotted soaking in the sights of the square right up until closing time.

The sidewalks just outside the square are lined with retail, and have various booth-like spots in the middle of walkways. One of the more conspicuous stands had counters lined with jars of colorful paint, situated next to a jenga-like structure made from painted bricks. At one side of the stand stood a young boy putting the finishing touches on a brick of his own, with a man (likely his father or grandfather) gently looking over his shoulder. He spoke kindly to the boy as he painted, lending a steady hand when needed. After the boy called his painting complete, the man placed the brick on top of the stack.

The brick was one of many painted as part of the Beneficial Brick Initiative, a charity dedicated to helping individuals with special needs in Czechia. For a small donation, visitors can join the hundreds of artists who have contributed to this project by decorating their own brick. The initiative has been wildly successful, providing for 35 facilities where members of the special-needs community can “live, work, and relax,” according to their website. This tender moment captured above between a boy and his father-figure is yet another benefit this charity provides. The brick built a sweet memory between the two painters who invested in a cause, a testament to the idea that generosity is always repaid.