What is Heartware Stories?
A Story In Every Neighborhood
At Ace, we exist to help others. We tell our stories of helpful in this mini documentary series.
Our Latest Stories
Valentine's Day
For seniors who have lost their spouses, holidays can be an especially hard time. Thanks to the team at Pellicci Ace Hardware in Farmington, Minnesota, the residents of the Trinity Senior Campus nursing home can share a treat, a thoughtful card, and some warm smiles on Valentine's Day.
The Recycling Project
Caring for someone with special needs takes patience, understanding, and a caring heart. After having difficulty responding to traditional treatment programs, Blake Jones Owens of Akron, Ohio found great success in a recycling program supported by local businesses including E&H Ace Hardware.
Supporting Chip
A job can provide so much more than just income. For Chip David Hanzlik, who has special needs, it is an important outlet that has given his life purpose and helped him grow...
Home Away From Home
Giving a person with special needs a job opportunity in a welcoming environment can benefit everyone involved. At K&M Ace Hardware of Kingwood, Texas, the team welcomed Mark with open arms, and they all enjoy the spark of positive energy he brings to the store.
Meals of Hope
When you think about taking a lunch break from work or school, maybe you'll enjoy leftovers from last night's pasta dinner, or you'll run out to a local restaurant and pick up a freshly made turkey sandwich or green salad loaded with healthy vegetables
Have a story for us?
Submit a story idea with #HeartwareStories to be considered for a future Heartware Story. Follow us on Instagram to watch the journey and get behind the scenes moments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Heartware Stories?
At Ace Hardware we believe everyone has a story to tell. These are acts of amazing moments, where an individual or a community bonds over shared strength and determination. These stories happen in big cities and small towns across America. Each and every day. Even in hardware stores.
How are Heartware Stories selected?
Heartware Stories are reviewed and selected by a team at Ace Hardware's Corporate office. We discover Heartware stories a number of ways – from hearing about them from our customers directly as well as through social media, local news coverage and Ace's corporate field staff.
How can I submit a Heartware Story?
We'd love to hear a story to consider for a future Heartware Story. If you have a story you want to share please include a short description, name of the store, name of the city/state and names of individuals involved. You can submit a story in 2 ways; Tagging us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #HeartwareStories, or sending us a letter to 2915 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook IL 60523 Attention: Consumer Marketing Department.
Are Ace’s individually owned?
Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs.
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