Picture this – it’s December. You’re making your list, checking it twice and suddenly that familiar holiday dread creeps in. What do you get for the person who has everything? How do you give a gift that truly matters?
Enter the Gifts of Hope Market – a chance to turn your holiday shopping into a powerful act of kindness and generosity. Instead of giving a gift that will collect dust, why not choose something that sparks change and brings hope to those who need it most?
Why Choose Gifts of Hope?
Every penny spent at the Gifts of Hope Market goes directly to one of our 11 partner organizations. These partners embody our Welcome Statement by tirelessly addressing pressing issues locally, nationally and internationally. Your purchase empowers vital initiatives, whether it’s helping refugee and immigrant women launch their own businesses, combating sex trafficking or advocating for LGBTQ+ communities through OutNebraska. Supporting these groups enables them to continue their important work.
By choosing “gifts that give twice,” you’re not only celebrating the joy of the Advent and Christmas seasons but also spreading that joy to those who could use a little extra hope.
Be Ready to Be Inspired
Imagine walking through the market, each table filled with stories of resilience and triumph. Just ask Susan Myren, a previous customer whose experience was enlightening. She recalls, “I got to wander and talk with people about great and sometimes wrenching stories – Sudan, sex trafficking, and PFLAG are especially memorable. This broadened my horizons. I heard people share convictions and concern and HOPE!”
Mark Your Calendars
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this life-changing event. The online catalog will be ready for preview on Wednesday, December 4. Then, shop the online market from 8:00 AM on Saturday, December 7, until 10:00 PM on Sunday, December 8. Prefer an in-person shopping experience? Visit us at First Lutheran Church from 8:15 AM to 12:45 PM on Sunday, December 8.
And if you’re eager to learn more about the 11 partners receiving this year’s Gifts of Hope, join us for the Adult Forum session this Sunday, November 17, at 9:30 AM.
Empower Change With Every Gift
This holiday season, go beyond traditional gift-giving. Choose gifts that ripple beyond the receiver, turning holiday cheer into a beacon of hope. Mark your calendar now and plan to shop the Gifts of Hope Market, where every gift tells a story and every purchase makes a difference.
Join us in spreading joy and hope across the globe – one thoughtful gift at a time.
