The Gifts That Give Hope Podcast

Dec 08 2022
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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.

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Milagro House: Providing Educational Opportunities For Women & Children

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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 in 1998, Milagro House has helped nearly 2,000 women achieve their education, live independently in affordable homes and apartments, and be

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