{"id":394394,"date":"2020-12-07T09:03:41","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T14:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=394394"},"modified":"2020-12-07T09:03:41","modified_gmt":"2020-12-07T14:03:41","slug":"hershey-invests-1-5-million-in-the-thurgood-marshall-college-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hershey-invests-1-5-million-in-the-thurgood-marshall-college-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Hershey Invests $1.5 Million in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"xn-location\">HERSHEY, Pa.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 7, 2020<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY)\u00a0today announced it will invest <span class=\"xn-money\">$1.5 million<\/span> in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) to establish a scholarship endowment, with the goal to increase that to <span class=\"xn-money\">$3 million<\/span> over the next ten years.\u00a0 The endowment will be used for students pursuing degrees in food science in TMCF-member-schools, which include public colleges that provide advanced education for underrepresented populations. \u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1358961\/Thurgood_Marshall_College_Fund.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1358961\/Thurgood_Marshall_College_Fund.jpg\" title=\"Hershey Invests $1.5 Million in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund\" alt=\"Hershey Invests $1.5 Million in the Thurgood Marshall College Fund\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p \/>\n<div id=\"divReleaseHighlight0399\">&#8220;Our aim is to make a meaningful difference for deserving under-represented students.&#8221;<\/div>\n<p>The historic endowment is the first time a company has committed to endow a TMCF scholarship. Donations to TMCF typically go into the organization&#8217;s general fund.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Hershey has been proudly associated with TMCF for more than a decade, and I am delighted to see the evolution of our Hershey partnership grow,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Alicia Petross<\/span>, VP Talent Acquisition + Diversity &amp; Inclusion. \u00a0\u00a0&#8220;Our aim is to make a meaningful difference for deserving under-represented students who aspire to a fulfilling career in food science.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are extremely grateful to Hershey for their generous support and commitment to supporting our students, particularly during these difficult and challenging times,&#8221; said Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Harry L. Williams<\/span>, President &amp; CEO of TMCF. &#8220;This scholarship endowment will make it possible for students at our schools to pursue their passion of studying and earning a degree in food science. This is a welcomed investment in the future of our nation.&#8221;\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>The Hershey Company increased its support of <span class=\"xn-location\">Black<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Brown<\/span> communities across <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> to help fight racial injustice after the death of <span class=\"xn-person\">George Floyd<\/span>. This includes a <span class=\"xn-money\">$100,000<\/span> donation to the Equal Justice Initiative and elevating its focus on its diversity and inclusion priorities.\u00a0 &#8220;Hershey took action in this critical time of increased focus on racial and social justice to review our programs and partnerships to ensure we are doing what we can to make an impact,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Chris Scalia<\/span>, SVP &amp; CHRO and TMCF Board Member.<\/p>\n<p>Applications for the Hershey Scholarship are open to any student studying food science at a TMCF-partner school. Students of any race are eligible to apply.\u00a0 The scholarships will be awarded to students who are dedicated to innovating within the food industry, which aligns with Hershey&#8217;s iconic brands&#8217; pursuit of delighting our consumers. <\/p>\n<p>Hershey is a long-time supporter of diversity and inclusion and providing educational opportunities for under-represented students.\u00a0 Hershey founder, <span class=\"xn-person\">Milton Hershey<\/span> and his wife Catherine created a school for low-income children in <span class=\"xn-location\">Hershey, Pa.<\/span>, in 1907.\u00a0 \u00a0The Hershey\/TMCF scholarship builds on The Milton Hershey School legacy by focusing on the education of students who may otherwise not have these opportunities.\u00a0 The new Hershey TMCF Scholarship is further proof of how the company is demonstrating its values, including making a difference in its communities and the world. <\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>ABOUT THE THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation&#8217;s largest organization exclusively representing the <span class=\"xn-location\">Black<\/span> College Community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions, enrolling nearly 80% of all students attending black colleges and universities. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in the K-12 and higher education space. The organization is also the source of top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs.<\/p>\n<p>TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. For more information about TMCF, visit:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3003037-1&amp;h=4153913001&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tmcf.org%2F&amp;a=www.tmcf.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.tmcf.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About The Hershey Company<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>The Hershey Company is headquartered in\u00a0Hershey, Pa., and is an industry-leading snacks company known for bringing goodness to the world through its iconic brands, remarkable people, and enduring commitment to help children succeed.\u00a0Hershey\u00a0has approximately 16,000 employees around the world who work every day to deliver delicious, quality products. The company has more than 80 brands around the world that drive\u00a0$8 billion\u00a0in annual revenues, including such iconic brand names as\u00a0Hershey&#8217;s\u00ae, \u00a0Reese&#8217;s\u00ae,\u00a0Kit Kat\u00ae,\u00a0Jolly Rancher\u00ae,\u00a0Ice Breakers\u00ae,\u00a0SkinnyPop\u00ae, and\u00a0Pirate&#8217;s Booty\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p>For more than 125 years,\u00a0Hershey\u00a0has been committed to operating fairly, ethically, and sustainably.\u00a0Hershey\u00a0founder,\u00a0Milton Hershey, created the Milton Hershey School in 1909 and since then the company has focused on helping children succeed.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more visit\u00a0<u><a target=\"_blank\" 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