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A Career That Makes a Difference www.mhskids.org/blog/a-career-that-makes-a-difference/

Growing up in the city of Detroit, Duane Mayfield was always passionate about mentoring youth. When he and his wife Angel were looking to relocate, he began searching the web...

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10 High School Students Shared Their Intentions for 2019 www.mhskids.org/blog/10-high-school-students-shared-intentions/

[…] gain strong friendships and explore new things.” —Crystal 8.     “To grow stronger relationships with my mentors  before graduation.” —Aryanna 9.     “To not only benefit myself with joy and happiness,  but […]

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MHS Students Share Their Favorite Holiday Traditions www.mhskids.org/blog/mhs-students-favorite-holiday-traditions/

[…] year, but especially during the holidays, students enjoy building meaningful connections with staff members. Many mentors keep in touch with students after graduation and continue to support them as they […]

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Defining My Future, Letting Go of My Past www.mhskids.org/blog/defining-my-future-letting-go-of-my-past/

[…] that I wasn’t perfect, I tried my hardest to move on. Every day, adults and mentors reminded me that I deserve to reach my full potential and I could be […]

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Giving Back Through Houseparenting www.mhskids.org/blog/giving-back-through-houseparenting/

Frank Pascale grew up in a neighborhood surrounded by poverty and crime. After hearing about Milton Hershey School and its mission, he and his wife Lisa jumped at the opportunity...

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Football Teaches MHS Eighth-Grader an Important Lesson About Growth www.mhskids.org/blog/football-teaches-mhs-eighth-grader-important-lesson/

By Marcus, an MHS eighth grader Marcus Rodriguez enrolled at Milton Hershey School in second grade after one of his parents was incarcerated. Originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, it took time...

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Motivated to Give www.mhskids.org/blog/motivated-to-give/

By Trevor, a freshman at MHS The Opening of School Assembly was the start of a brand new year. Everyone was able to reunite as an MHS family. Over the...

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Houseparenting is a Family Tradition www.mhskids.org/blog/houseparenting-is-a-family-tradition/

Phil and Erica Clark became houseparents after Phil developed a love for the profession during his childhood. His parents served as houseparents for 13 years, and Phil enjoyed how students...

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Saying “Goodbye” to My Chosen Family www.mhskids.org/blog/saying-goodbye-chosen-family/

[…] I consider to be family are diverse and impressive individuals. I first viewed them as mentors, friends, and authority figures. Through getting to know them, they became sisters, brothers, cousins, […]

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Thank a Teacher Day: 4 Ways Teachers Are Making an Impact www.mhskids.org/blog/thank-a-teacher-day-mhs-teachers-making-impact/

[…] last well beyond graduation,” Huffman said. “Students look up to teachers as role models and mentors to help them through difficult stages of life. They give students hope and the […]

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