ACE Cash Express Donates $130K to Local Charities
DALLAS, July 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Local charities throughout the nation will benefit from the ACE Cash Express Give a Little Campaign – providing more than $130,550 to organizations throughout each of ACE's major markets.
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"Community commitment is a key part of the culture at ACE," said ACE CEO Jay Shipowitz. "We are proud to give back to the communities we serve."
ACE associates in every major market selected local charities to support during ACE's annual fundraiser, the Give a Little Campaign. Thanks to the generosity of ACE associates and customers, ACE will donate $130,550 among local chapters/agencies of charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Back on My Feet, AdoptAClassroom.org, Boys and Girls Club, Girls Inc., First Book and Junior Achievement.
"The Dallas chapter of Back on My Feet is so appreciative of ACE for its continued support and for including us in this localized campaign," said Lea Velez, executive director of Back on My Feet Dallas. "This is an excellent campaign idea to have the dollars stay in the cities where they were raised."
This program furthers ACE's mission to return dollars to the communities where it operates.
"The greater Los Angeles market was proud to support AdoptAClassroom.org during this campaign," said Alex Katz, ACE's California region vice president. "Our region is looking forward to adopting 21 local classrooms this fall."
The ACE Community Fund, ACE Cash Express' corporate-giving program, has donated more than $7.3 million to charitable organizations throughout the nation and focuses on organizations that help children, provide education and support financial literacy.
About ACE Cash Express
ACE Cash Express, Inc. is a leading retailer of financial services, including short-term consumer loans, check cashing, bill payment and prepaid debit card services. ACE is the largest owner and operator of check cashing stores in the United States and the second largest owner and operator of short-term consumer loan stores in the United States. ACE focuses on serving consumers, many of whom seek alternatives to traditional banking relationships in order to gain convenient and immediate access to financial services. For additional information about ACE Cash Express, visit www.acecashexpress.com.
About the ACE Community Fund
In 2004 ACE Cash Express established the ACE Community Fund, a corporate giving program that focuses on organizations that help children, support education and promote financial literacy. Since 2004, ACE has donated more than $7.3 million to charitable organizations throughout the nation and continues to support organizations that empower the communities it serves.
SOURCE ACE Cash Express, Inc.
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