The ACE Community Fund

ACE Cash Express gives back through our community involvement, sponsorships, and donations.

2023 Annual Report

ACE Community Commitment

In 2023, the ACE Community Fund donated over $1 million to 17 charities nationwide.

Since 2004, we have donated more than $18 million to communities in need thanks to the generous support of ACE employees and customers. Our corporate giving program, ACE Community Fund, works with transformative charities across the country to give back to the community.

Our stores participate in fundraising efforts as well, through initiatives like our annual Give A Little Campaign, during which our retail associates choose a charity to support and fundraise for during the month of May.

2023 Annual Report

Community Engagement

During the last 20 years, the ACE Community Fund has raised and donated more than $18 million to charities across the country. We are proud to support organizations that help children, support education, and promote financial literacy. The charities we support have missions that are meaningful to our customers and employees and aim to improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work.

Serving our communities is a corporate value that drives our thinking and our culture. Every dollar raised for the ACE Community Fund goes back into our communities. We are proud of this accomplishment, and we must thank our Populus and ACE associates and customers. It is their dedication and support that makes a difference in our communities.

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Slide 1: MenzFit
"I am thrilled to continue our partnership with Populus Financial Group. Their support through the years has helped MenzFit provide much needed services to disadvantaged men so they can have the resources they need to achieve success.” -- Rhonda Willingham, MenzFit Founder & President

Slide 2: Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)
“At FMSC, we love partnering with a company like ACE who understands that hunger is a solvable issue. Over several years, we have enjoyed packing with ACE employees, and it is wonderful to see what an impact packing and funding meals can do to spread hope to those in the most need around the world.” -- Hillary Coyle, Development Advisor at Feed My Starving Children

Slide 3: Autism Speaks
“The stories shared by ACE employees helps bring our mission to life. The success of our organization is measured in the individuals and families we serve, and partnerships with groups like ACE empower us to positively impact members of our Austin and San Antonio communities. Our collaboration over the years has been amazing and we are incredibly lucky to have a great company supporting our vision.” -- Hunter Heidtke, Senior Field Development Coordinator at Autism Speaks

ACE's Proud Partnership with National Breast Cancer Foundation

Our Pink Month Celebration Each October

In 2023, ACE donated $560,851 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) in partnership with Ouro Global, Inc. Each October, ACE hosts Pink Month in observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to support NBCF’s mission to save lives and educate women about the importance of mammograms.

The generous customer and employee donations during Pink Month and purchases made using the Pink Flare Account^® and Pink ACE Elite^® Visa^® Prepaid Debit Card¹, and by certain Porte^® members² have allowed ACE and Ouro Global, Inc. to support NBCF for the past 17 years. Together, we have donated more than $9 million, providing 432,000+ free breast screening and diagnostic services and patient navigation services to women in need.

“Populus’ long-term partnership has made a significant impact to our mission of Helping Women Now^®. In addition to the funds and awareness that they have raised over the years, their team has made an on-going commitment to volunteer their time and resources at our headquarters to pack HOPE Kits and write encouragement cards to women undergoing breast cancer treatment across the country” -- Janelle Hail, NBCF Founder & CEO

ACE Customers “Chip In For Charity”

Our “Chip In For Charity” program raised $283,405 in 2023. In this program, customers select among five national charities to support and then simply use their co-branded charity Flare Account^® debit card whenever they shop. ACE donates an amount equal to a portion of every purchase made to the associated charity up to preset limits.³ Our ACE “Chip In For Charity” partners in 2023 were AdoptAClassroom.org, Homes For Our Troops, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Save the Children, and The Humane Society of the United States.

“The Humane Society of the United States is thankful for the continued support from the Chip in for Charity program, which is helping us continue our mission to fight for all animals.” -- Kristie Tanner, Director of Business Partnerships for the Humane Society of the United States

Who We've Supported

What The Charities Love About Us

Homes For Our Troops

"The generosity of partners like Populus Financial Group enable us to build even more specially adapted custom homes for severely injured veterans like the one that will be donated to Marine Corporal Raymond Hennagir. Their commitment to our mission of Building Homes and Rebuilding Lives is exemplary and we are deeply grateful for their support."

-- Tom Landwermeyer, HFOT President/CEO Brigadier General, USA (Ret)

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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

"We are grateful for the dedication of the customers and employees at ACE who continue to show their commitment to the cause each year. Their support allows us to continue our mission to fund critical research as well as provide support to families looking for a cure."

-- Liz Scott, Co-Executive Director

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