Stories

Discover why the Gifts That Give Hope Fair has become a meaningful Lancaster holiday tradition for Maddy Pontz and her family year after year.

For the Spurrier family, the Gifts That Give Hope Fair has become more than a place to shop. Leslie and Sophie share how the fair creates opportunities to learn, connect,...

by Marian Pontz We here at GTGH, being lovers of studying history, our country, and the Gifts that Give Hope Fair, thought we would both have a little fun and...

by Marian Pontz A passport allows you to experience the world rather than being a mere observer. It's a simple book that easily fits in your bag, with stamps from...

by Lindsey Auman At the heart of the Gifts That Give Hope Alternative Gift Fair is a simple mission: bringing people together to make a difference. Every year, our fair...

Shop meaningful gifts for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, thank-yous and milestones while supporting local and global nonprofit organizations creating positive change.

Jeff Giagnocavo and Ben McClure of Gardner’s Mattress & More share why they support the Gifts That Give Hope Fair, local artisans, Fair Trade businesses, and purchases that create a...

Melissa Wissler and Lyle Hershey of Master’s Wealth Management share why they invest in the Gifts That Give Hope Fair and believe money can be used as a tool for...

There are moments in life when people want to celebrate us. Birthdays. Holidays. Graduations. Weddings. Baby showers. End-of-school-year thank-yous. Memorial gifts. Milestones big and small. And while it’s always meaningful...

by Marian Pontz Teachers are generous. According to the most recent survey, 95% of teachers reach into their own wallets to support their students. They spend an average of $895...

What Do You Do? COBYS Family Services provides care and support when people often need it most, when they are facing serious circumstances. The work of COBYS is challenging, is...