ACE Cash Express Raises Over $26,000 for Autism Speaks

The annual Give A Little Campaign supports charities across the country.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 11:55am

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ACE Cash Express, a brand of Populus Financial Group, raised over $26,000 for Autism Speaks through its annual Give A Little Campaign. The funds will support Autism Speaks' efforts to advocate for autistic individuals and their families. ACE has donated more than $21 million to local communities since 2004 through its charitable-giving program.

Why it matters

Autism Speaks is the largest autism organization in the U.S., working to create an inclusive world and redefine possible for people with autism across their lifespan. The funds raised by ACE Cash Express will help Autism Speaks continue its important work in supporting autistic individuals and their families.

The details

Last year, ACE sponsored an Autism Speaks pickleball event in San Antonio, where employees distributed sensory toys to children in the community. Through the 2025 Give A Little Campaign, ACE raised over $179,000 for charities across the country, including Autism Speaks, AdoptAClassroom.org, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, and Feed My Starving Children.

  • The 2025 Give A Little Campaign raised more than $179,000 for charities across the country.
  • ACE Cash Express has donated more than $21 million to local communities since 2004 through its charitable-giving program.

The players

ACE Cash Express

A brand of Populus Financial Group, Inc. that provides financial services including short-term consumer loans, card services, check cashing, money transfers, bill payments and money orders.

Autism Speaks

The largest autism organization in the U.S., working to create an inclusive world and redefine possible for people with autism across their lifespan.

Populus Financial Group

The parent company of ACE Cash Express, providing a broad range of financial products and services.

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What they’re saying

“We are incredibly grateful to ACE Cash Express for raising more than $26,000 through its annual Give a Little Campaign. The generosity of ACE Cash Express employees and customers truly make a difference. Their support helps Autism Speaks continue our commitment to supporting autistic individuals and their families throughout their lives.”

— Christie Godowski, Vice President of Community Engagement at Autism Speaks

“We are proud to contribute to Autism Speaks through our Give A Little Campaign. Their dedication to promoting better solutions for autistic individuals and their families ultimately helps build a more understanding and supportive society for everyone.”

— Sally Aiello, Vice President of Government Relations at Populus

The takeaway

ACE Cash Express's annual fundraising campaign demonstrates the company's commitment to supporting important causes like Autism Speaks, which works to create a more inclusive world for people with autism and their families.