The Gifts That Give Hope Podcast
The Gifts That Give Hope podcast celebrates the people, organizations, and social enterprises taking part in the 15th annual Gifts that Give Hope gift fair in Lancaster, PA. GTGH Host Jenn Knepper shares the studio with the people behind these nonprofits and businesses to learn about the impact they are making in Lancaster, and hear entertaining and heartwarming stories from the people they serve. We encourage you to listen and come to the 15th annual Gifts That Give Hope Gift Fair on December 11, 2022 at the Farm & Home Center in Lancaster, PA. You'll meet the people behind the stories you've heard, and experience first-hand the joy of bringing help and hope to those that need it most.
Episodes
16 episodes
Milagro House: Providing Educational Opportunities For Women & Children
In today’s episode we’re in the studio with Christina Duncan, the Executive Director at Milagro House, a group home for women and children that emphasizes educational advancement to achieve greater economic opportunities. Since its founding ...
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Episode 16
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30:26
Church World Services of Lancaster: Services For Refugees
On today’s episode, we have Valentina Ross and Rachel Helwig from Church World Services in the studio to discuss the services CWS provides for newly arrived refugees, and why Lancaster has earned the title “America’s Refugee capital.” <...
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Episode 15
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29:19
Meet The Founders of Lifecycles: A Place To Ride For Teens Afterschool!
Today I’m talking with Lee and Marcy DeReemer from Lifecycles, an after-school cycling program that provides physical activity and life skills training for teens during their crucial years of development and opportunity. On today’s show we’l...
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Episode 14
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28:27
Meet Amy With Hope Inspire Love: A Non-Profit Fighting Sex Trafficking & Exploitation!
Today we’re talking with Amy Thurston, founder of "Hope Inspire Love", a non-profit that fights sex trafficking and sexual exploitation through Outreach & Awareness, Prevention, and Trauma-Informed Mentorship.
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Episode 13
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35:26
Aaron's Acres: Providing A Summer Camp Staffed With Caring Medical & Behavioral Staff!
Today we’re talking with Risa Paskoff, the executive director and one of the founders of Aaron’s Acres. Also joining us is Melissa Rasovich, whose son Matty has been a camper at Aaron’s Acres for eight years. For the paren...
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Episode 12
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29:10
Reduction of Stigma and Services Provided by the Mental Health America of Lancaster County
Today I’m talking with Kim McDevitt, the Executive Director of Mental Health America of Lancaster County. We’ll be discussing the services and support they provide to individuals and families in need across Lancaster, advancing MHA’s mission...
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Episode 11
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33:08
Impactful Conversation About Potter's House For Those Recovering From Addiction
Today in the studio we’re talking with Lanny Millette, Director of Donor Operations at The Potter’s House, an addiction recovery program that takes a faith-based approach to help people struggling with addiction. Jonathan, a gra...
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Episode 10
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27:37
Episode 8: A Conversation With Luisa Tapia - Improving Lives Through Slow Fashion
On today’s show I’m talking with Luisa Tapia, the founder and owner of My Peruvian Treasures, where she sells contemporary, high-quality clothing and accessories produced sustainably by artisans and designers from her native Peru, Guatemala,...
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Episode 9
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32:48
Benchmark: Fitness Based Training & Long Term Mentorship With Will Keifer
On today’s show, I’m talking with Will Keifer, Executive Director of the Bench Mark program.Will started Bench Mark to provide opportunities and a support network to underserved and at-risk students in Lancaster through a progr...
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Episode 8
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27:11
Sharing Gifts of Global Cuisine: Upohar World Kitchen
On today’s show, I’m talking with Sri Dasgupta from Upohar World Kitchen and her partner Christina Maldonado from Criollo. Sri has been a passionate advocate for the power of a social enterprise in Lancaster for over a decade. And she has tr...
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Episode 7
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30:02
An Engaging Introduction To Revolution Jewelry For Women, By Women
Revolution jewelry provides a supportive community and supplemental income to women affected by homelessness or facing barriers. We came from humble beginnings; our founders simply showed up at a women’s emergency shelter at...
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Episode 6
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21:15
Meet Zella Anderson With the Central PA Animal Alliance!
GTGH Is excited to welcome Central PA Animal Alliance Started by Zella Anderson who is a passionate advocate for protecting all breeds of dogs and finding them a loving home after they have undergone training with the inmates at the pri...
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Episode 4
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20:16
A Fantastic Interview with Brendan Stengle with Music For Everyone!
Music for Everyone has been a part of GTGH since 2008 when GTGH Lancaster founder Jenn Knepper approached MFE founder John Gerdy about being a part of the fair to which John enthusiastically said “SURE.” GTGH strongly believes in t...
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Episode 3
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26:13
Wittel Farm: Once A Farmer... Always A Farmer?
Meet Pastor Matt Lenahan, who in his early childhood and youth vehemently declared he would not be a farmer for his chosen profession-as he spent many hours under a hot sun planting and harvesting the vegetables on his family’s farm in upstate ...
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Episode 2
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32:21
Getting To Know Stroopies Of Lancaster With Jennie Groff
Stroopies and GTGH are both 15 years old and have grown up together. In this episode, we’ll get to hear the passion and commitment of founder and director Jennie Groff who employs over 20 women hailing from all corners of the globe as they’ve s...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:11