Ace Retail Group Raises $1.3 Million For Children’s Miracle Network

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 3, 2026) – Ace Retail Group, the parent company of Westlake Ace Hardware, Great Lakes Ace Hardware, and other retail hardware brands, announced today that it has raised more than $1.3 million to benefit Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). The contribution was made possible through generous donations by the hardware retailer’s customers and associates in more than 260 locations across the country.

Throughout the year, Ace Retail Group stores engaged in various fundraising initiatives, including the annual CMN bucket sale, round-up campaigns at the register, and sales of World’s Finest Chocolate Bars. All the money raised stays in the communities where Ace Retail Group stores are located and goes toward supporting the local Children’s Miracle Network-designated hospital. 

“It is truly a privilege to stand alongside CMN and support the incredible impact they make nationwide,” said Tony Houk, vice president of store operations for Ace Retail Group. “The 2025 theme, ‘Together We Give, Together We Grow,’ reinforced the Ace brand’s long-term commitment to CMN and our continued focus on making a positive difference in the communities we serve.”