Dallas – – September 15, 2026 -- Populus Financial Group, parent company of ACE Cash Express, has donated to Vogel's Bridge to Hope program, a two-year initiative in North Texas that helps homeless parents secure housing and build stability plans while providing early childhood education for their children.
National campaign raised more than $160,000 for four charities
The funding came through the 2026 Give A Little Campaign, which generated over $160,000 nationwide for organizations including AdoptAClassroom.org, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, Autism Speaks, and Vogel. The campaign operates under the ACE Community Fund, Populus's charitable-giving arm established in 2004.
ACE Community Fund has distributed $21 million since 2004
The Community Fund has donated more than $21 million to organizations in markets where ACE operates since its founding. The Vogel contribution adds to that total, targeting a Dallas-based nonprofit that has served more than 17,000 children and families since 1987.
ACE employees host splash day at Vogel's Main Campus
Beyond the financial contribution, ACE staff organized a water-play event at Vogel's Main Campus for children enrolled in the program. Vogel President and CEO Karen Hughes said the partnership provides children experiencing homelessness with stability and opportunities to thrive. Sally Aiello, Vice President of Government Relations at Populus, said employee and customer generosity funded resources for care and education in the Dallas community.