History of GIFTS THAT GIVE HOPE
In 2007, the first Gifts That Give Hope fair was launched in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It was hosted by a local women’s giving Circle and raised over $20,000 to help 15 local non-profit organizations. In 2008, two additional gift fairs were launched in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Fairfax, Virginia. In 2009, the non-profit, Gifts That Give Hope, Inc. received its 501 (c) 3 non-profit status to promote this unique concept of alternative giving. Prior to this, GTGH partnered with The Community for Enhancing Foundations in Harrisburg, PA.
Since 2007, Gifts That Give Hope
In 2010, Gifts That Give Hope assisted five fairs in three states with locations in Mechanicsburg, Lancaster and York, Pennsylvania, as well as Fairfax, Virginia and Annapolis, Maryland. These five fairs raised over $65,000 helping 109 local, national and international non-profit organizations.
In 2011, Gifts That Give Hope assisted seven fairs in four states with locations in Lancaster, York, and Williamsport, Pennsylvania as well as Arlington and Fairfax, Virginia; Annapolis, Maryland and Sarasota, Florida. These seven fairs raised over $52,000 helping 112 local, national and international non-profit organizations.
In 2012, Gifts That Give Hope assisted six fairs in four states with locations in Lancaster and York, Pennsylvania; Arlington and Fairfax, Virginia and Litchfield, Connecticut and Sarasota, Florida. These six fairs raised over $44,000 helping 101 local, national and international non-profit organizations.
In 2013 Gifts That Give Hope assisted three fairs in three states with locations in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Arlington, Virginia and Chattanooga, Tennessee. These three fairs raised over $52,000 helping 56 local, national and international non-profit organizations.
Since 2007, Gifts That Give Hope fairs have raised a grand total of over $750,000. With the addition of more fairs and awareness of needs, contributions to non-profits addressing those needs will increase to make a positive difference in various communities across the country.
Since 2007, Gifts That Give Hope
In 2010, Gifts That Give Hope assisted five fairs in three states with locations in Mechanicsburg, Lancaster and York, Pennsylvania, as well as Fairfax, Virginia and Annapolis, Maryland. These five fairs raised over $65,000 helping 109 local, national and international non-profit organizations.
In 2011, Gifts That Give Hope assisted seven fairs in four states with locations in Lancaster, York, and Williamsport, Pennsylvania as well as Arlington and Fairfax, Virginia; Annapolis, Maryland and Sarasota, Florida. These seven fairs raised over $52,000 helping 112 local, national and international non-profit organizations.
In 2012, Gifts That Give Hope assisted six fairs in four states with locations in Lancaster and York, Pennsylvania; Arlington and Fairfax, Virginia and Litchfield, Connecticut and Sarasota, Florida. These six fairs raised over $44,000 helping 101 local, national and international non-profit organizations.
In 2013 Gifts That Give Hope assisted three fairs in three states with locations in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Arlington, Virginia and Chattanooga, Tennessee. These three fairs raised over $52,000 helping 56 local, national and international non-profit organizations.
Since 2007, Gifts That Give Hope fairs have raised a grand total of over $750,000. With the addition of more fairs and awareness of needs, contributions to non-profits addressing those needs will increase to make a positive difference in various communities across the country.