Ace Retail Holdings Raises Over $1 Million For Children’s Miracle Network

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 7, 2024) – Ace Retail Holdings, the parent company of Westlake Ace Hardware and Great Lakes Ace Hardware, announced today that it has raised more than $1.2 million to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN). The contribution was made possible through generous donations by the hardware retailer’s customers and associates in more than 220 locations across the country.

Throughout the year, Westlake Ace and Great Lakes Ace stores engaged in various fundraising initiatives, including the annual CMN bucket sale, round-up campaigns at the register, and other internal fundraising activities. All the money raised stays in the communities, where it was donated to support Children’s Miracle Network-designated hospitals across the nation.

“Our 2023 theme, ‘Tools of the Trade: Impacting Kids Today, Building a Better Tomorrow,’ reflects our commitment to strengthen communities where we operate and lay a solid foundation for those benefiting from the funds raised,” said Joe Jeffries, President and CEO, Ace Retail Holdings. “We are proud to support CMN hospitals and the good work they are doing.”

About Ace Retail Holdings

Along with Great Lakes Ace Hardware, Westlake Ace Hardware is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ace Retail Holdings – a division of Ace Hardware Corporation. Westlake Ace is headquartered in the Kansas City area and currently owns and operates 160 stores in 12 states.

For nearly 120 years, Westlake Ace Hardware has been the helpful neighborhood hardware store countless generations have counted on for power and hand tools, fasteners, paint, plumbing, lawn care, pet, electrical supplies, and BBQ grills and accessories. Westlake Ace Hardware has been part of the Ace Hardware Cooperative since 1959.