ATLANTA, April 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron's, Inc.
(NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase
solutions, and its divisions Aaron's and Progressive Leasing,
surprised teens on Wednesday with a newly renovated Keystone Teen
Center at the U.S. Bank Boys & Girls Club of Cincinnati.
Through a partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(BGCA) and input from the teen members, Aaron's associates and Club
officials worked on Monday painting, decorating and furnishing
gaming, lounge and leadership programming spaces at the Club. On
Wednesday, local Aaron's associates and Club officials unveiled the
new space, which is now equipped with new technology, sectionals,
tables and chairs, sound systems and fresh coats of paint. Teens
chose the special Sherwin-Williams™ paint colors for the room:
Heartthrob, Serious Gray, Black Magic and Alabaster.
"The U.S. Bank Boys & Girls Club provides a safe and
encouraging space for Cincinnati
teens to achieve their goals and own their futures," said
John Robinson, CEO of Aaron's, Inc.
"On our 20th Teen Center renovation, Aaron's is proud to once again
support the Boys & Girls Clubs of America by providing these
teens with the resources and technology that will allow them to
excel as leaders in their community."
Cincinnati Councilman
Wendell Young attended the surprise
unveiling and addressed the crowd. "The Boys & Girls Clubs of
America has occupied a special place in my heart ever since I
accepted my first job with the Club many years ago," he said. "I
grew up in Avondale and today, my
wife and I still call this place home. Thanks to our community
partners like Aaron's, members of the U.S. Bank Club now have a
well-equipped space that will inspire them to work hard and chase
their dreams."
In 2015, the Aaron's Foundation, Inc. announced a three-year,
$5 million national partnership with
Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Keystone Program, helping teens
develop their character and leadership skills in hopes of helping
them reach their potential and creating positive change in the
community. Keystone Club teen centers provide members ages 14-18 an
environment to plan and participate in activities that focus on
community service, academic success, career preparation and teen
outreach.
The 19 previous Keystone Club makeovers have included Boys &
Girls Clubs in cities such as Los
Angeles, San Antonio,
Nashville, Las Vegas, Chicago and Miami. The makeover at the U.S. Bank Boys
& Girls Club of Cincinnati
includes an additional in-kind retail donation valued at
$26,000.
"Teens who participate in Boys & Girls Club programs see
improvements in grades and graduation rates, preparing them for
greater success as young adults," said Valarie Pollard, Club Director of the U.S. Bank
Boys and Girls Club of Cincinnati.
"With the support of Aaron's, which has provided a state-of-the-art
space for our club with new technology, furniture and appliances,
our teens will learn and develop the skills that lead to successful
futures."
Aaron's partnership with BGCA's Keystone Program inspires teens
to "Own It" by taking ownership of their choices to build the lives
they deserve. The Aaron's and Keystone Club "Own Your Future"
campaign supports three principles:
- Own Your Path: No matter where you come from, the future
is yours to decide.
- Own Your Decisions: Making good choices opens more doors
for your future.
- Own Your Community: Use your talents to make an impact
in your community.
To see photos of the Keystone Club remodel at the U.S. Bank Boys
& Girls Club of Cincinnati,
visit Aaron's on Facebook (www.facebook.com/aaronsinc), on Twitter
(www.twitter.com/AaronsInc) and at www.AaronsGives.com.
About Aaron's, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), is a
leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions. The
Aaron's Business engages in the sales and lease ownership and
specialty retailing of furniture, consumer electronics, home
appliances and accessories through its more than 1,850
Company-operated and franchised stores in 47 states and
Canada as well as its e-commerce
platform Aarons.com. In addition, Progressive Leasing, a virtual
lease-to-own company, provides lease-purchase solutions through
approximately 22,000 retail locations in 46 states. Dent-A-Med,
Inc., d/b/a the HELPcard®, provides a variety of second-look credit
products that are originated through federally insured banks. For
more information, visit investor.aarons.com, Aarons.com,
ProgLeasing.com, and HELPcard.com.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For
more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(GreatFutures.org) has enabled young people most in
need to achieve great futures as productive, caring,
responsible citizens. Today, more than 4,100 Clubs serve nearly 4
million young people through Club membership and community
outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public
housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and
serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S.
military installations worldwide. They provide
a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and
high-impact youth development programs on a daily
basis during critical non-school hours. Club programs promote
academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy
lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 54 percent said the Club
saved their lives. National headquarters are located in
Atlanta. Learn more at
www.facebook.com/bgca.clubs and https://twitter.com/BGCA_Clubs.
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