ATLANTA, May 25, 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 Don & Sallie Davis
Boys & Girls Club of Greater
Milwaukee. The event marked the 21st refresh by
Aaron's and Progressive in communities across the U.S.
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 installing new furniture and computers
in lounge, study space, and games areas at the Club. On Wednesday,
Aaron's associates and Club officials unveiled the new space, which
is now equipped with new technology, sectionals, tables and chairs
and sound systems.
"The Don & Sallie Davis Boys
& Girls Club is one of the busiest youth programs in
Milwaukee, serving over 300 kids
in a day, and it's vital to make sure those teens can enjoy a safe
and positive environment," said John
Robinson, CEO of Aaron's, Inc. "Aaron's is excited to make
this contribution to Milwaukee
teens so that they can continue to develop their leadership and
community service skills."
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 20 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 Don &
Sallie Davis Boys & Girls Club
of Greater Milwaukee includes an
additional in-kind retail donation valued at $29,000.
"It was such a thrill to see the surprise and happiness on all
of our teens' faces at this surprise unveiling," said Vincent Lyles, President & CEO, Boys &
Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.
"The Don & Sallie Davis Club is an invaluable resource for the
Milwaukee community, and we're so
grateful to Aaron's for inspiring our teen members so they can
become leaders in their communities and beyond."
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 Don &
Sallie Davis Boys & Girls Club
of Greater Milwaukee, 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 1,800
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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