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
The Flag Man
It's important to remember veterans and the service they gave to our country. For Jim Keown "The Flag Man" of Bowling Green, Kentucky, honoring veterans has become a routine that involves walking great distances with a U.S. Flag on his shoulder.
Having A Vision
For people who lose their vision later in life, adjusting to the change can be a difficult obstacle to overcome. For Jeff, the Owner and General Manager of J&R Ace Hardware, the loss of vision hasn’t slowed him down or prevented him from reaching his goals.
Hearts and Hammers
For seniors who have health issues or live on a fixed income, keeping up with home maintenance can be a challenge. Thanks to the Hearts & Hammers nonprofit organization and sponsors like Marvin Home Center, an Ace Hardware Store, homeowners can find the help they need to restore their homes and enjoy being there.
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.
Be The One
For veterans arriving home after serving our country in combat, recovery can be a difficult process. Long after physical wounds have healed, the emotional wounds can be more challenging to treat. For Lori and Bruce Benedict of Benedict's Ace Hardware in Mountain View, Wyoming, supporting the Be the One initiative is a positive way to honor the service and sacrifice of their brother Tyrel Arnell.
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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Helpful Moments Happening Now
Use #HeartwareStories to show us amazing ways your local Ace is helping the community.
Wimberley Ace Hardware & Gift
Wimberley Ace Hardware & Gift
We'd like to recognize Wimberley Ace Hardware & Gift in Texas for rallying the community with fundraisers, collecting supplies and so much more to support Kerr County Relief fund after the devestating floods this summer.
