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title: "Ace Hardware’s Hurricane Response"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/3913774c-64cd-4afe-a567-f393a834ab66
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241031_ace_hardwares_hurricane_response.html
category: "Specialty retail"
industry: "Retail"
segment: "Specialty retail"
published: 2024-10-31T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:29:08.041Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/acehardwarestore.jpg
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# Ace Hardware’s Hurricane Response

**TL;DR:** Ace Hardware's retailers and employees responded to hurricanes by reopening stores and providing disaster relief efforts, including creating 'Ace Disaster Relief Buckets' and donating to organizations like Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and American Red Cross. Ace Hardware has made significant contributions to support relief efforts, including activating 'Round Up' at point-of-sale in hundreds of stores to raise funds for the American Red Cross.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-10-31. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241031_ace_hardwares_hurricane_response.html).*

## Key facts

- Ace Hardware community supported those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
- 1,000 disaster relief buckets sponsored in less than 24 hours
- Donations made to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and American Red Cross

## Story

Even more inspiring, Ace retailers affected directly by the storm rapidly reopened their doors to bring much-needed supplies to their communities. Many of our red-vested heroes, despite facing personal losses like power and even homes, showed up ready to help. These dedicated individuals exemplify the Ace spirit – putting their communities first, even in the most challenging circumstances.

## Disaster relief efforts

**Ace Employees Come Together: The Ace Disaster Relief Bucket Effort**

In response to these disasters, Ace Hardware employees and retailers across the country rallied together to support affected communities. Partnering with World Vision, our team created “Ace Disaster Relief Buckets” filled with essential items like gloves, cleaning supplies, and dust masks. Employees from our Oak Brook office volunteered their time to assemble these buckets, demonstrating their commitment to helping communities in crisis.

With overwhelming support from our team and retailer network, we reached our goal of 1,000 sponsored buckets in less than 24 hours. We then quickly shifted to using the generous donations to purchase bulk items like rakes, shovels, heaters and dehumidifiers. These buckets and additional clean-up items are currently being distributed at World Vision’s 18 relief sites in the areas impacted by the hurricanes, helping those in need access critical supplies.

The outpouring of generosity and support from our Ace family highlights the strength of our community—and the spirit of helping that defines Ace Hardware.

**Our Ongoing Commitment**

## Ongoing commitment

Ace Hardware has already made significant contributions to support relief efforts:

- **Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals:** Donations were made to Prisma Health Children's Hospital in Greenville, SC, and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Tampa, both serving families affected by the hurricanes.

- **American Red Cross:** Hundreds of Ace stores across the country have activated “Round Up” at their point-of-sale, raising funds for relief efforts in addition to personal monetary donations made by our retailers and employees

- **Ace Helpful Fund:** We have received tremendous financial support for our emergency employee assistance fund, which has already helped dozens of members of the Ace family impacted by the hurricanes.

As we continue to work with World Vision and the American Red Cross to bring essential supplies to communities in need and provide assistance via our Ace Helpful Fund Ace remains committed to uplifting and empowering those affected by these disasters. Thank you to our retailers, employees, and partners for making Ace shine brightest on the darkest days.

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## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Retail (sector)
- community support (topic)
- Ace Hardware (company)
- American Red Cross (company)
- Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (company)
- disaster relief (topic)
- charitable donations (topic)
- Ace Hardware investment in Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (deal)
- Ace Hardware investment in American Red Cross (deal)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241031_ace_hardwares_hurricane_response.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/3913774c-64cd-4afe-a567-f393a834ab66).