Stories

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...

What Do You Do? At Meals on Wheels of Lancaster, we provide nutritious, freshly prepared meals at a reasonable cost to those who cannot reasonably provide meals for themselves. But...

This year, we’re excited to welcome First In Gardens (FIG) as a brand-new participant at the Gifts That Give Hope Fair, and we can’t wait for you to meet them....

Lone Oak launched a brand new program, Lone Oak Horses & Heroes! Pennsylvania's veterans face a serious crisis. The Military Veteran Project indicates that one veteran takes their own life...