ACE Cash Express Raises Over $31,000 for Autism Speaks During Give A Little Campaign
Dallas, TX — ACE Cash Express, a brand under Populus Financial Group, Inc., successfully raised $31,750 for Autism Speaks as part of its annual fundraising event, the Give A Little Campaign. This achievement exceeded the South Texas store employees’ ambitious goal of $30,000, showcasing their commitment to supporting Autism Speaks and the autism community.
Autism Speaks holds a special place in the hearts of ACE Cash Express employees, particularly as some team members have loved ones with autism. By contributing to Autism Speaks, ACE not only aids in raising awareness about autism but also supports research to uncover causes and improve treatments for autism spectrum disorders and related conditions.
“The stories shared by ACE employees help bring our mission to life,” remarked Hunter Heidtke, Senior Field Development Coordinator at Autism Speaks. “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.”
Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. The organization tirelessly provides essential autism research, advocacy, services, and support to help individuals with autism and those who support them thrive. Since 2005, Autism Speaks has assisted over 27 million people through services and support, funding research to lower the age of diagnosis and driving earlier screening and interventions.
“We are proud to support Autism Speaks in Texas,” expressed Eric Norrington, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for Populus Financial Group. “Our employees are passionate about advocating and raising awareness for this important cause.”
On a national level, the 2023 Give A Little Campaign raised more than $150,000 for local chapters of various charities across the country. These charities include AdoptAClassroom.org, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, Autism Speaks, Feeding America’s Local Food Banks, Feed My Starving Children, and Homes For Our Troops. The Give A Little Campaign is part of the ACE Community Fund, ACE’s charitable-giving program, which has donated over $17 million since its inception in 2004 to organizations in communities where ACE operates.
About Populus Financial Group
Populus Financial Group™ provides financial services through its family of brands, including ACE Cash Express®, ACE Elite® Visa® Prepaid Debit Card, Flare Account®, and Porte™. Populus Financial Group delivers a broad range of financial products and services, including short-term consumer loans, card services, check cashing, money transfers, bill payments, and money orders. For more information, visit PopulusFinancial.com.
About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to enhancing lives today and accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. The organization is committed to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. To learn more about autism or Autism Speaks, please visit their website www.autismspeaks.org.