What was said: (Connie) McNamara said the school’s income from interest and dividends fell 7 percent, or $11.7 million, between 2008 and 2009. Patriot News, 4-5-10 What wasn't said: The Trust's Income Fund, which pays for the operating expenses of the school, actually GREW and now stands at over $1.1 BILLION, the highest ever.

Below are listed the major issues which Protect the Hersheys' Children, Inc. affect the ability of the Hershey Trust to do their work according to the wishes of our beloved founders, Mr. and Mrs. Hershey.

Click the link to each of the issues where we explain the individual issue, tell you who can make a difference and how we feel it can be accomplished.

• Issue: Massive Conflicts of Interest

• Issue: MHS Board Lacks Residential Childcare Expertise

• Issue: Unacceptable Failure Rate at Milton Hershey School

• Issue: MHS Board Picking the Pockets of Poor Children

• Issue: Indefensible Spending Decisions

• Issue: Pinching Pennies When It Comes To Needy Children

• Issue: Experimenting on Poor Children

• Issue: Mixing Politics and Poor Children

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