The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A Once-Quiet Donor Learns the Power of Publicizing Philanthropy

Boston

Robert Hildreth used to be quiet about his philanthropy. But that changed when federal immigration agents raided a leather factory in New Bedford, Mass., on a March day two years ago, arresting hundreds of illegal immigrants as they stitched clothing and equipment for American soldiers overseas.

When Mr....

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