Hershey Community Partnerships | Hershey Partners

Our Partners in the Mission

Milton Hershey’s businesses still thrive today. Known within the “family” as the Hershey entities, these companies support MHS financially through corporate profits. They also connect with MHS students in meaningful ways. We value our Hershey community partnerships, which directly support the Milton Hershey School mission.

A historical view of Milton Hershey's chocolate factory.

Family History

Milton Hershey owned many area companies, and created the Hershey Trust Company four years before founding Milton Hershey School in 1909. The company serves to administer, support, and fund the school’s trust. Profits from the Hershey entities are used to support the school. Today, the trust totals over $16 billion.

The mission to serve even more children continues to grow! In 2020, we announced the creation of Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, a subsidiary of MHS focused on early education for lower-income children.

Learn About The Hershey Entities

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is a world-class entertainment and hospitality company. It owns and operates (or supports) many attractions, dining options, recreational activities, resorts, and entertainment venues across Hershey, including Hersheypark. HE&R seeks to provide an outstanding experience for all guests.

Expanding Our Impact

The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company is one of North America’s largest chocolate manufacturers. Known for iconic brands like HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bar, KISSES, and REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups, it also operates a growing snacks division and is committed to spreading goodness through its products and community initiatives.

Hershey Trust Company

Hershey Trust Company is a state-chartered trust company. It provides administration for and investment management of the Milton Hershey School Trust, the M.S. Hershey Foundation Trust, and the Hershey Cemetery Trust. The Trust is governed by a Board of Managers, the same group that governs MHS.

PSH Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is home to Penn State College of Medicine. The company seeks to train tomorrow’s leaders in medicine. In 1963, the M.S. Hershey Foundation offered Penn State $50 million to establish a teaching hospital/medical school in the area. Today, this hospital treats nearly one million patients annually.

The M.S. Hershey Foundation

The M.S. Hershey Foundation was established in 1935 by Milton S. Hershey to promote educational and cultural enrichment for the citizens of Derry Township. Today, it operates The Hershey Story Museum, Hershey Gardens, and Hershey Theatre, and Hershey Community Archives. As one of the many facets of Mr. Hershey’s enduring legacy, the Foundation plays a vital role in enhancing the community he envisioned and built.

Collaborating to Help Students

The Hershey entities actively engage with Milton Hershey School students. They generously donate candy, snacks, and entertainment access to the MHS community. Additionally, the entities impact personal student lives through:

Office and factory tours and learning
Part-time jobs
Professional internships and co-ops
Pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeships

Leaders of the entity companies also encourage their staffs to connect. Professionals mentor students and participate in leadership programs on campus. Another connection point, Project Fellowship, is a specific Hershey entities program. It partners entity employees with an MHS student home. The adults and students participate in a series of fun social events. They are partnered the entire school year and build meaningful relationships.