Stories

October 10 is more than the date of this year’s Gifts That Give Hope Fair. It is also World Mental Health Day, a fitting reminder of the power of connection,...

Some people truly don't need more stuff. Here are five meaningful gift ideas for the hardest people on your list from Fair Trade treats and memorable experiences to gifts that...

Ten days to go, ten reasons each, two perspectives. Marian and Maddy Pontz share why the Gifts That Give Hope Fair is worth putting on your October 10 calendar.

The best family memories aren't always the biggest or most expensive. Sometimes they're made while discovering new causes, sharing a treat, and choosing gifts that make a difference. Bring your family...

What does it feel like to visit the Gifts That Give Hope Fair for the first time? Follow one visitor through a day of nonprofits, meaningful gifts, Fair Trade finds,...

by Marian Pontz For many years now, in a myriad of different ways, from personal stories and anecdotes to data-driven collection, we have tried to describe exactly what the Gifts...

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...