Milton Hershey School Breaks Ground on 138-Unit Founders Grove Development
Milton Hershey School has launched Phase J of its Hershey West End project, adding 138 for-sale residential units to the Pennsylvania community.
Milton Hershey School (MHS) broke ground Thursday on a new residential development called Founders Grove, marking the latest phase of its ongoing Hershey West End project in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Acting in its role as steward of MHS Trust Real Estate, the institution is overseeing construction of 138 for-sale housing units as part of the broader community expansion initiative.
The groundbreaking, which took place November 6, 2026, designates Phase J of the multi-phase Hershey West End development. The project represents a continued commitment by MHS Trust Real Estate to expand residential inventory in the Hershey area, a market closely tied to the legacy institution founded by chocolate magnate Milton Hershey.
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Milton Hershey School, one of the nation's largest private philanthropic residential schools for income-eligible students, manages substantial real estate holdings through its trust structure. Proceeds and assets tied to MHS Trust Real Estate support the school's educational mission, making real estate development a key component of its long-term financial stewardship strategy.
The Founders Grove designation adds a symbolic dimension to the development, nodding to the school's founding heritage while expanding housing supply in central Pennsylvania. With 138 for-sale units planned, the project could have a measurable impact on local residential inventory in the Hershey corridor.
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