Populus Financial Group, Inc. CEO Jay Shipowitz presents $577,304 donation to Kevin Hail, President and COO, of National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. and his wife, Amanda Hail.
DALLAS (Apr. 1, 2025) – Populus Financial Group, Inc. (Populus) and Ouro Global, Inc. (Ouro) have announced a $577,304 donation to National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® (NBCF). Breast cancer is one of the leading health crises for women in the United States, with an estimated 310,720 women and 2,800 men diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2024. Early detection is crucial, as studies have shown that it significantly increases survival rates when breast cancer is detected early. Since 1991, NBCF has educated women and men about breast cancer, making sure they have access to early detection resources and support services to help them make informed decisions about their health.
Populus employees, both in our ACE Cash Express (ACE) stores and at our corporate office, not only raised money for NBCF this past year but also volunteered their time. During five NBCF packing sessions, our volunteers packed 600 HOPE Kits, which provide an expression of hope and encouragement to women during one of the most difficult times of their lives. Each box included a handwritten letter, as well as items women need most during their breast cancer treatment. These boxes were shipped to women throughout the United States.
During Pink Month, our ACE stores across the country decorated their stores in pink and raised over $209,000 for NBCF. Customers had the opportunity to make a donation to NBCF. For every $2 donation, customers received a “join us in the fight” pink wristband to show support for those who have suffered through breast cancer and to spread awareness of the importance of early detection.
As part of the Pink Campaign, each time a Flare Account® Pink Debit Card1 or Pink ACE Elite® Visa® Prepaid Debit Card1 is used, Populus and Ouro donate to NBCF. This year, the contribution totaled the annual maximum of $350,000.
Additionally, for Porte® members who selected NBCF as their #DoorToChange charity in the Porte app, Populus Financial Group made contributions based on card usage at no additional cost to Porte members.2 This year, the contribution totaled $18,067.
Throughout the 18-year partnership, Populus and Ouro have donated over $9 million to NBCF. The money raised has helped provide 450,000 free breast health services to women in need such as screening and diagnostic services, patient navigation, education, and support services.
“We are proud to support women throughout the United States as they navigate their breast cancer journey,” said Jay B. Shipowitz, CEO of Populus Financial Group. “It was incredible to see our employees come together to pack HOPE Kits. Thanks to the donations from our customers and employees, we can continue to provide women with the resources they need.”
“We are grateful for our long-term partnership with Populus and for their unwavering support to help women impacted by breast cancer across the country,” said Janelle Hail, NBCF Founder & CEO. “Generous partners like Populus make it possible to continue our life-saving early detection, education, and support programs to provide help to women when they need it most.”
For information about the Flare Account, visit www.flareaccount.com. For information about the Pink ACE Elite Visa Prepaid Debit Card, visit www.aceeliteprepaid.com/features/elite-pink/. For information about Porte’s #DoorToChange charitable giving program, visit joinporte.com/features/door-to-change.
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1 ACE Cash Express and Ouro Global, Inc. donate a percentage of every purchase transaction made with the Flare Account Pink Debit Card or Pink ACE Elite® Visa Prepaid Debit Card (up to $350,000 per year) to National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization. Pathward®, National Association. and Visa are not affiliated in any way with the program and neither endorses nor sponsors it.
2After selecting a charity through your Mobile App, Populus Financial Group will donate an amount equal to 0.05% of every debit card purchase transaction, subject to certain terms and conditions described in the mobile app, made with your Porte Debit Card to a charity selected by you through the Mobile App. Ouro Global, Inc., Pathward, and Visa are not affiliated in any way with this offer and do not endorse or sponsor this offer.
The Flare Account® is a demand deposit account established by Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC, and the Flare Account debit card is issued by Pathward, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Ouro Global, Inc. is a service provider to Pathward, N.A.
Card can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted.
The ACE Elite® Visa Prepaid Debit Card is issued by Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Ouro Global, Inc. is a registered agent of Pathward, N.A. Card may be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. Use of the Card Account is subject to activation, ID verification, and funds availability. Transaction fees, terms, and conditions apply to the use and reloading of the Card Account. See the Cardholder Agreement for details.
Porte is a deposit account established by Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC, and the Porte Debit Card is issued by Pathward, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Certain products and services may be licensed under U.S. Patent Nos. 6,000,608 and 6,189,787. Card can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted.
About Populus Financial Group
Populus Financial Group® provides financial services through its family of brands including ACE Cash Express®, ACE Elite® Visa Prepaid Debit Card, Flare Account® and Porte®. Populus Financial Group delivers a broad range of financial products and services including short-term consumer loans, card services, check cashing, money transfers, bill payments and money orders. Visit PopulusFinancial.com for more information.
About National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (NBCF)
Recognized as one of the leading breast cancer organizations in the world, NCBF is Helping Women Now® by providing early detection, education, and support services to those affected by breast cancer. A recipient of Charity Navigator’s highest 4-star rating for 17 years, NBCF provides support through their National Mammography Program, Patient Navigation, breast health education, and patient support programs. For more information, please visit https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/.
About Ouro Global, Inc. (Ouro)
Ouro is a global, vertically-integrated financial services and technology company dedicated to the delivery of innovative financial empowerment solutions to consumers worldwide. Ouro’s financial products and services span prepaid, debit, cross-border payments, and loyalty solutions for consumers and enterprise partners. Since its founding in 1999 by industry pioneers Roy and Bertrand Sosa, Ouro products have processed almost a trillion dollars in transaction volume and served millions of customers worldwide. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas with regional offices across the world. For more information, visit www.ouro.global.
About Pathward
Pathward, N.A., a national bank, is a subsidiary of Pathward Financial, Inc. Pathward is a U.S.-based financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion. Pathward strives to increase financial availability, choice and opportunity across our Partner Solutions and Commercial Finance business lines. The strategic business lines provide support to individuals and businesses. Learn more at Pathward.com.
