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ACE Cash Express Raises Over $100,000 for AdoptAClassroom.org

In a wonderful show of community support, ACE Cash Express, a brand under Populus Financial Group, has successfully raised more than $100,000 for AdoptAClassroom.org (AAC). This partnership plays a vital role in ACE's Chip In For Charity initiative, which aims to aid teachers and students in accessing necessary educational supplies and materials. The phenomenon of teachers self-funding their classroom needs has become all too common, with many educators financially burdened, spending an average of $895 of their own money each year.

Thanks to the concerted efforts of ACE employees and dedicated customers, the funds collected have already benefitted 51 teachers from states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, and Oregon. Among these contributions was a notable $5,000 donation made to the Fenton Primary Center in Pacoima, California, made in collaboration with California State Senator Caroline Menjivar. The donation was acknowledged by Richard Parra, Director of Fenton Charter Public Schools, who expressed deep gratitude for the support that aims to rejuvenate the morale of students after challenging times.

Adding to the impact, ACE's Chip in for Charity program allows customers to contribute simply by swiping their co-branded Flare Account® debit cards during purchases. Each transaction contributes to the donations, empowering local schools and teachers effortlessly. In this regard, ACE donated $53,564 to AAC this year, a figure generated through their unique fundraising programs.

Furthermore, the Porte® #DoorToChange initiative incorporated AAC as a featured charity, allowing Porte app members to select AAC and benefit from contributions based on card spending. Notably, ACE's staff have also played a strategic role by choosing AAC as the charity of choice for their annual fundraising event, the Give A Little Campaign, which successfully raised an additional $49,747.

Populus Financial Group’s Vice President of Government Relations, Sally Aiello, commented on the enormity of this impact, stating that these funds allow them to empower an impressive number of teachers and students across seven states. She noted the significance of the partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org in nurturing educators and creating a better educational environment for the students.

For those eager to contribute, ACE provides opportunities through their platforms, including the Flare Account Chip in for Charity program, which can be explored further at Flare Account. Interested individuals may also review the Porte charitable feature at joinporte.com.

In conclusion, the initiative not only highlights the dire need for educational support but also showcases how businesses like ACE Cash Express are stepping up to alleviate some of this burden through community partnership and awareness. AdoptAClassroom.org stands as a testament to the commitment to ensuring educators and students have the tools they need for success, having provided over $74 million in funding since its inception in 1998, impacting more than 7 million students nationwide. For more information on how to support educators, visit AdoptAClassroom.org.