DALLAS, April 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ACE Cash Express, Inc.
(Nasdaq: AACE), announced that it made a $100,000 contribution to the American
Red Cross for the Tsunami Relief Fund.
Thanks to the generosity of its customers and employees, ACE donated
$100,000 to the American Red Cross Tsunami Relief. The Company's effort to
collect money to aid the victims and families of the tsunami disaster
consisted of employee contributions, customer donations collected across the
United States and a corporate donation from ACE's Community Fund.
Jay B. Shipowitz, President and CEO, said, "We are thankful that we've
been able to help in the relief efforts of this tragic event. As all
Americans, we have shared the grief of the victims and their families. We are
proud of our employees and customers who contributed to this worthwhile cause
and hope that our support will help in the assistance of those in need."
"This international tragedy has effects on all of our lives," said Cheryl
Sutterfield-Jones, CEO for the American Red Cross-Dallas Area Chapter. "The
American Red Cross continues to respond to the needs of all the victims and
their families. We are able to provide this assistance through the generosity
of volunteer donors like ACE. We are most grateful for their caring and
concern."
About the Company
ACE Cash Express, Inc. is a leading retailer of financial services,
including check cashing, short-term consumer loan and bill payment services,
and the largest owner, operator and franchisor of check cashing stores in the
United States. As of January 4, 2005, the Company had a network of 1,327
stores in 37 states and the District of Columbia, consisting of 1,111 company-
owned stores and 216 franchised stores. The Company focuses on serving
unbanked and underbanked consumers, many of whom seek alternatives to
traditional banking relationships in order to gain convenient and immediate
access to check cashing services and short-term consumer loans. The Company's
website is found at http://www.acecashexpress.com .
About the American Red Cross
Governed by volunteers and supported by community donations, the American
Red Cross is a nationwide network of nearly 900 field units dedicated to
saving lives and helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to
emergencies. Led by 1 million volunteers and 36,000 employees, the Red Cross
annually mobilizes relief to families affected by more than 70,000 disasters,
trains almost 12 million people in lifesaving skills and keeps U.S. military
families connected worldwide. The American Red Cross is the largest supplier
of blood and blood products to more than 3,000 hospitals across the nation and
also assists victims of international disasters and conflicts at locations
worldwide. Marsha J. Evans is the President and CEO of the American Red
Cross.
SOURCE ACE Cash Express, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.acecashexpress.com
CONTACT:
Eric Norrington, VP of Communications &
Government Relations, +1-972-550-5032, or
enorrington@acecashexpress.com , or Darla Ashby, Director of
Communications, +1-972-550-5037, or dashby@acecashexpress.com ,
both of ACE Cash Express, Inc.
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