"I must say that I have seen Americans make great and real sacrifices
to the public welfare; and I have noticed a hundred instances
in which they hardly ever failed to lend faithful support to one another."

-Alexis deToqueville

Elmhurst and Our Community

Elmhurst is proud of its responsibility to our community and believes business success depends not only on financial results but social considerations. Elmhurst employees are also committed to giving back to the community by volunteering their time at organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank.  Employees at Elmhurst-owed Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh City Centre have participated in programs for the Miller African Centered Academy, Light of Life Ministries, Special Olympics, Mister Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive, and Toys for Tots.

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
Elmhurst President Bill Hunt served as chairman of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership in 2003-2006. Created in 1994 to clean and promote Downtown, the partnership derives $1.17 million of its $4 million budget from a tax on Golden Triangle property owners. The rest comes from members, foundations and other sources.

Pittsburgh Public Theater
As past-president of the Pittsburgh Public Theater, Bill Hunt led the drive for the Public's move into the award-winning O'Reilly Theater. Designed by world-renowned architect Michael Graves, the theater is located in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District at 621 Penn Avenue.

Other Board positions held by Bill Hunt

• Past President, Western Pennsylvania Chapter of National Association of Office and Industrial Properties
• Member of Board of National Association of Office and Industrial Properties, representing Western Pennsylvania Chapter.
• Member of the Board, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
• President of the Board, Carnegie Museum of Art
• Member of the Board, Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation (9-county metropolitan planning organization)