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CBS21: Milton Hershey School Invests $350M to Build Child Care Centers Across Pennsylvania

In a story published on the day of the announcement, CBS21 / WHP in Harrisburg shared news of Milton Hershey School and the Hershey Trust Company’s historic announcement of plans to launch the Early Childhood Education Initiative (ECE Initiative) with child care centers across Pennsylvania.

In approving the ECE Initiative, the Boards and management of Milton Hershey School and the Hershey Trust Company were clear and focused on ensuring that the School will remain the priority for funding from the Milton Hershey School Trust.

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