Our Community with Our Commitment
As a family-owned business, Rocky’s Ace Hardware is deeply committed to the communities we serve. We believe in giving back to the neighborhoods around our stores and supporting causes that align with our values of family, community and compassion.
Donation Priorities
We give priority to requests that meet the following criteria:
- Local Focus: Organizations and events located within close proximity to one of our store locations. Preference is given to requests associated with the home store or nearest store.
- Community & Family-Oriented Causes:
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- Youth sports and recreational programs
- Schools and educational initiatives
- Animal shelters and pet-related causes
- Local shelters and food banks
- Family services and community centers
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- Employee Connections: Causes or hardships directly tied to current Rocky’s employees or their immediate families.
- Charitable Status: Organizations must be recognized as charitable under IRS Section 501(c)(3).
Types of Support
- Gift cards
- Merchandise donations
- Sponsorships (on a case-by-case basis)
What We Do Not Support
To ensure neutrality and inclusiveness, Rocky’s does not provide donations to:
- Religious organizations for faith-based programs or worship activities*
- Political parties, candidates or politically affiliated events
- Organizations or causes that may be considered adult-themed or controversial in nature
- Third-party fundraisers where the use of donations is unclear
* We may support programs run by religious organizations if they serve a broad community need, such as food pantries or shelters.
How to Request a Donation
All donation requests must be submitted through our online donation request form.
You may also contact us at: [email protected].
Requests should be submitted at least four weeks in advance of the event or need, and must include:
- Organization name, mission and location
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status
- Contact information
- Type of donation requested
- Event or initiative description
Connection to Rocky’s (e.g., employee involvement or nearby store)
Review Process
The Community Giving Team at our home office reviews all requests. We aim to respond within two to three weeks. Please note that while we’d love to support every request, our resources are limited, so we may not be able to fulfill every submission.