Stories

Here's Your Interactive GTGH Gift Guide!

December 06, 2023

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...

ADVOZ: An Interview with Krista Rittenhouse

December 01, 2023

By Marian Pontz Advoz: Mediation & Restorative Practices is a longtime partner of the Gifts That Give Hope Alternative Gift Fair. As Krista Rittenhouse explained early in our interview, they are excited...

Caitlin’s Smiles: An Interview with Volunteer Noelle Schneider

November 30, 2023

By Marian Pontz Volunteer Noelle Schneider has been working with Caitlin’s Smiles for eight years. At the age of 15 and Miss Lancaster County’s Teen, she first heard Caitlin’s Smiles Founder Cheryl...

Today's The Day To Start Shopping Differently!

November 24, 2023

How can we emphasize peace during a historically harried time of year? Let's focus on SDG GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions Advoz: Mediation Services Transforming Conflict into Conversation and Mennonite Central...

Making Meaningful Holiday Memories

November 20, 2023

By Maddy Pontz For Jennifer Oehme Knepper, organizer of the Lancaster Gifts That Give Hope Alternative Gift Fair, experiences have always made for more meaningful presents than material goods. With that...

GTGH: Your Weekend Guide For December 8-10!

November 20, 2023

PROUDLY PRESENTS the Gifts of Lancaster County Weekend Tour A guide for partaking in some of Lancaster County’s most unique experiences for foodies, meaningful gift-giving opportunities, and appreciation of the...

Human Rights Focus: Climate Change and the Environment

November 16, 2023

GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities: Make Cities & Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient & Sustainable: Affordable housing. Today we’re highlighting the nonprofits that are part of GTGH who work...

Countdown To The GTGH Gift Fair

November 10, 2023

We are only one month away from the 16th annual Gifts That Give Hope Gift Fair! Please join us on Sunday, December 10 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at...

Exciting Updates From GTGH!

October 30, 2023

Miss Pennsylvania Miranda Moore will be joining us at the 16th annual gift fair on Sunday, December 10th, and will be sharing her commitment to incorporating more sustainable practices in...

How To Help In A Time Of War

October 20, 2023

Sometimes it feels like there is an endless feed of heavy news to digest and process and it can feel overwhelming to know how to help. We're faced with wars,...

Human Rights Focus: Business and Human Rights

October 14, 2023

It is only fitting that the Human Rights theme for October pertains to business & human rights. As we enter fair trade month-we are once again reminded of both our...

Meet Jessica Timblin, Stylist and Owner of Jessica Timblin Stylin

October 06, 2023

By Marian Pontz Jessica Timblin, a personal shopper and styling wardrobe expert featured on NBC’s Today Show, will once again take part in the Gifts That Give Hope Alternative Gift Fair...