Stories

By Marian Pontz “I have connected with the Gifts That Give Hope Alternative Gift Fair from the very beginning,” Supporter and Volunteer Extraordinaire, Pati Frey, tells me.  Frey spent 25...

By Marian Pontz I found Angela Martin, director of community engagement for The Edible Classroom, at Oregon Family Farm Days. The familiar aromas of hot dogs and popcorn swirled around us, as...

A Mission Rooted in Compassion GTGH is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for refugees through various initiatives and partnerships. By collaborating with organizations that share our vision, we aim...

By Marian Pontz Sometimes, you have to believe that the money you’re contributing to a cause or non-profit is achieving all that you want it to. But, in all honesty,...

As we step into Animal Rights Awareness Week, it's essential to reflect on the incredible bond between humans and animals. This week is not just about advocating for the ethical...

The end of Mental Health Awareness Month is closing but we wanted to make sure you were aware of two of our amazing partners... Arch Street and Lone Oak Horses & Heroes programs...

Touchstone Foundation Supporting Mental Health Awareness! The Rise Above: Eliminating Stigma in Youth Mental Wellness Youth Summit is a collaboration between the Touchstone Foundation and The Hood Hippie Love Yourself.  The...

By Marian Pontz “It starts with why – your why.” As a collection of movers and shakers, educators and heads of nonprofits, business owners and local leaders, we excitedly came...

We’d like to highlight a number of the nonprofits and marketplace vendors who passionately advocate and work towards reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and improving access to mental health...

  Let’s break free from the confines of an annual one-day observance.  Every day, we can make a difference.  Reducing our plastic usage, planting trees, and advocating for sustainable practices,...

Here at GTGH, we take our inspiration & impetus for action from a variety of vantage points, believing we each have a role to play in making the world a...

There are only a few days left to prepare for the 16th annual GTGH Gift Fair on Sunday, December 10 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Lancaster Farm...