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Bazaar Will Spread Our Lady of Lourdes’ Holiday Joy BY JEFF FALK
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here is no shortage of holiday bazaars in Lancaster County, and each has its own distinct personality and inspires the Christmas spirit in its own specific way. There’s a lot to like about Our Lady of Lourdes’ holiday bazaar. But perhaps the most meaningful aspect of the event is that it is the church’s own. “I’ve been a member for over 30 years,” said Karen Smith-Kernc, co-director of Our Lady of Lourdes holiday bazaar. “I’m extremely proud of the church, but I’m also proud of the people who go to this church. I’m very comfortable here, and I’m very committed to helping at the church. We want this particular effort to be successful because
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Fair Seeks To Redefine Nature of Giving BY JEFF FALK
Presents of presence. Judicious spending. Offerings of experiences and services. Well-thought-out, alternative gifts. Hope is a wonderful gift to both give and receive. “Your money is your vote for the kind of world you want to live in,” said Jenn Knepper, the coordinator of the gift fair and the founder
of Gifts That Give Hope Lancaster. “At the gift fair, we focus on quality over quantity. There’s a hashtag that says, ‘Put your money where your heart is.’ It’s a good way to think about your spending habits, like giving gifts that have been repurposed. It’s thinking creatively and outside of the box.” Gifts That Give Hope’s upcoming gift fair is not your typical gift fair. This Luisa Tapia (left) and Sophia Spurrier of My
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Aaron’s Acres Families Benefit From Altruistic Attorneys BY JEFF FALK
Aaron’s Acres is committed to providing support for families affected by disabilities. While Aaron’s Acres has a variety of resources at its disposal, the local nonprofit also has the wherewithal to access resources it doesn’t possess - resources that are available through organizations like the Lancaster Law Foundation. “Aaron’s Acres recently received a grant that supports families in need of legal services as they plan for their children who have disabilities,” said Risa Paskoff, Aaron’s Acres’ executive director. “It was a great way to help families begin the challenging conversation of how to plan for their children’s futures, especially as the parents age. Lawyers gave of their time and met with our families for initial conversations. Funds from this grant are then available if families wish to continue the conversations with the attorneys.” “The mission of the Lancaster Bar Association and the Lancaster Law Foundation is to advance justice in the community and enhance that feeling of community,” said Mackenzie Haines, the Lancaster Bar Association’s director of programs and community initiatives. “Fellowship and justice are just two of our core values, and they really sum up what we do. We want to be in the community helping people out.” A philanthropic arm of the Lancaster Bar Association, the L ancaster L aw Found ation conducted its Planning With a Purpose Clinic for families
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