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I have found the following articles discussing the early philanthropic
activities of Hershey?s Corporation.
?Hershey built a chocolate factory in Hershey, Pa, at the conclusion
of his experiments. It was an immediate success. He also included
homes for his workers in the surrounding town, a transport system, aid
for schools and specialized doctors. Working for him was a dream job
in early America. Eventually, his vision expanded to build a park for
the town, a place which soon became the famous Hershey Park.?
?Hershey's philanthropy became the center of his life after the
creation of the park. He opened a school for orphan boys that received
great acclaim. Finally, he left his entire legacy to the Hershey
schooling system, before passing away at age 1945.?
?The history of Hershey's chocolate?
http://flfl.essortment.com/thehistoryofh_rizr.htm
?With Milton Hershey's success came a profound sense of moral
responsibility and benevolence. His ambitions were not limited to
producing chocolate. Hershey envisioned a complete new community
around his factory. He built a model town for his employees that
included comfortable homes, an inexpensive public transportation
system, a quality public school system and extensive recreational and
cultural opportunities. Unlike other industrialists of his time,
Hershey avoided building a faceless company town with row houses. He
wanted a "real home town" with tree-lined streets, single- and
two-family brick houses, and manicured lawns. He was concerned about
providing adequate recreation and diversions, so he built a park that
opened on April 24, 1907, and expanded rapidly over the next several
years.?
?In 1935, Milton Hershey established The M.S. Hershey Foundation, a
small, private charitable foundation to provide educational and
cultural opportunities for local residents. The Foundation supports
three entities: Hershey Museum and Hershey Gardens, the Hershey
Theatre and the Hershey Community Archives.?
?In 1963, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center of The Pennsylvania
State University was founded with a $50 million award from the Milton
Hershey School Trust Fund for construction and endowment, and $21.3
million from the U.S. Public Health Services. The College of Medicine
enrolled its first students in 1967 and has conferred 2,182 doctor of
medicine degrees.?
?The Milton S. Hershey Testamentary Trust makes an annual contribution
to the Derry Township School District, the local public school
district.?
?Milton S. Hershey?
http://www.hersheypa.com/town_of_hershey/history/
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Other Philanthropic Acts:
?Hershey's money also funds cultural institutions, such as the theater
and the botanic gardens, and more than $1 million a year goes to the
town's public schools.?
?The town chocolate built hits 100?
http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/Northeast/03/01/hershey.100.ap/
?The Hershey Zoo, originally built to display Mr. Hershey?s wild
animal collection, has grown to become ZOOAmerica.?
?Hershey Gardens, a 3-1/2 acre rose garden planted for Milton Hershey
in 1937, is now an award-winning, 23 acre botanical gem that delights
all visitors with its grace and serenity.?
?Lodging in a Nutshell?
http://hershey.lodging.com/
?Hershey did not limit his philanthropy to central Pennsylvania, notes
Snyder, who as senior vice president is responsible for Hershey Foods'
law department, government relations and international operations.
When the company had extensive sugar plantations and refineries in
Hershey, Cuba (now known as Camilo Cienfuegos), Milton Hershey also
built a school and orphanage for that community.?
?Land of Milk Chocolate and Money?
http://www.law.harvard.edu/alumni/bulletin/2003/spring/feature_3-4.html
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If you want to know some present time Hershey philanthropic programs,
the Hershey?s Fund Raising website has some news about them.
?HERSHEY'S has joined with the FBI-endorsed National Child
Identification Program (www.childidprogram.com) and the American
Football Coaches Association (www.afca.com) to help distribute child
identification kits nationally to organizations participating in our
fundraising programs.?
?Child I.D. Program?
http://www.hersheysfundraising.com/child_id/index.asp
?The HERSHEY'S All-USA High School Band is the first program of its
kind to acknowledge band students for their academic and musical
achievements. Many of us know that involvement in music increases
academic achievement, builds teamwork skills, and develops a sense of
commitment. These qualities are crucial to the success of our youth in
today's society.?
?HERSHEY'S All-USA High School Band ?
http://www.hersheysfundraising.com/promotions/menc.asp
?The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) is proud to introduce the
Hershey?s STRIVE Awards. These annual awards recognize coaches,
administrators and volunteers ? from hometown communities throughout
the United States ? who have demonstrated a heartfelt passion, an
enthusiastic commitment and a contagious spirit to help kids succeed
in youth sports activities.?
?Hershey?s Strive Awards?
http://www.hersheysfundraising.com/promotions/strive.asp
Hershey?s Music Student Scholarships
http://www.hersheysfundraising.com/promotions/sbo.asp
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