ATLANTA, Jan. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron's, Inc.
(NYSE: AAN), a lease-to-own retailer specializing in the sales and
lease ownership of furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances
and accessories, presented four newly-renovated rooms to 400 teen
members of the Keystone Club at the Hartley & Ruth Barker Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of
Greater Scottsdale on Friday.
Through a partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(BGCA) and input from the teen members, Aaron's associates and Club
officials went to work last Wednesday morning painting, decorating
and furnishing the media/multipurpose, kitchen, computer lab and
game rooms in the Club. On Friday, local Aaron's associates
and Club officials unveiled the new center to the teen members,
which is now equipped with new technology, kitchen appliances,
sectionals, tables and chairs, sound systems and fresh coats of
paint. Teens chose the special Sherwin-Williams™ paint colors for
the rooms: Lupine, Celestial, Mariner, Bee, Hearty Orange,
Real Red, Let it Rain, Kismet, Splashy, Hyper Blue, Carnival and
Tricorn Black.
"Remodeling a Club that serves 400 teens in the Scottsdale area
is a great way to kick off the New Year with our national
partnership with Boys & Girls Club of America," said
John Robinson, CEO of Aaron's, Inc.
"Teens are using the club renovations as an opportunity to invite
their friends to visit and become members of the Boys & Girls
Clubs. We are so pleased to be able to help inspire these
teen members to work hard and own their futures."
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 Keystone Club makeover at the Hartley & Ruth Barker Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of
Greater Scottsdale includes an additional in-kind retail donation
valued at $38,000.
"With our amazing and dedicated staff, we're so pleased to
operate one of the most highly attended clubs in Scottsdale.
I'm thrilled that our community now has this remodeled facility
befitting the kind of environment that our hard-working teens
deserve," said Lauren Stratton,
Branch Director of the Hartley & Ruth
Barker Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater
Scottsdale. "Without Aaron's, this would not have been possible and
everyone here is very grateful and proud to be associated with such
a generous company."
Aaron's hopes its 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 Boys & Girls
Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, visit Aaron's on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/aaronsinc) and on Twitter
(www.twitter.com/AaronsInc).
About Aaron's, Inc.
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a
leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of
furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories,
currently has more than 2,000 Company-operated and franchised
stores in 47 states and Canada.
Aaron's was founded in 1955, is headquartered in Atlanta and has been publicly traded since
1982. Progressive Leasing, a wholly-owned subsidiary and leading
virtual lease-to-own company, provides lease-purchase solutions
through approximately 16,000 retail locations in 46 states.
Aaron's, Inc. includes the Aarons.com, ShopHomeSmart.com and
ProgLeasing.com brands. For more information, visit
www.aarons.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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