SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE Cash Express stores in the San Diego area are working with Junior Achievement to teach local students financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work-readiness by providing Junior Achievement of San Diego with classroom volunteers and a $10,309.81 donation.
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"We are very passionate about Junior Achievement's mission of empowering young people to own their economic success," said Elpidia Fuentes, San Diego region vice president. "We are so appreciative of our generous customers who made this campaign a success."
This donation is a part of ACE's annual nationwide fundraiser, the Give a Little Campaign, which is providing more than $130,550 among local chapters of charities including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Back on My Feet, AdoptAClassroom.org, Boys and Girls Club, Girls Inc. and First Book.
"We are so grateful to be included in ACE's fundraiser," said Adam Lubin, senior director of development at Junior Achievement of San Diego. "We have enjoyed working with the local store associates to further our mission."
ACE Cash Express is a national partner of Junior Achievement, as part of ACE's corporate-giving program, the ACE Community Fund. Since 2004, the ACE Community Fund has donated more than $7.3 million to charitable organizations throughout the nation and focuses on organizations that help children, provide education and promote financial literacy in the communities that ACE serves.
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 Junior Achievement of San Diego
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SAN DIEGO, INC. works locally to reach 52,000 students in K-12 classrooms for the 2013-2014 school year, which takes thousands of volunteers who lead classes and experiential programs. For more information on programs in San Diego and Imperial Counties, visit www.jasandiego.org.
SOURCE ACE Cash Express
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