ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 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, revealed a newly renovated Keystone Club to teen
members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
Independence Unit on Friday afternoon.
"This Keystone Club serves as a vital resource for teens in this
area, which is why it's imperative that these facilities are
equipped with updated spaces and technology for the teens," said
John Robinson, CEO of Aaron's Inc.
"Aaron's has a strong presence in the Kansas City community and it's important to
Aaron's that we help the communities where we live and work. By
equipping these facilities with resources to help them study and
grow as leaders, these teens will be able to achieve their dreams
and own their futures."
The Independence Unit was chosen for the surprise makeover after
being named this year's first Race to the Club contest winner. The
annual Race to the Club contest is a teen outreach program within
the Boys & Girls Clubs that is focused on the recruitment,
retention and engagement of teens ages 14-18. As a reward for
retaining and recruiting the most teens and through a partnership
with Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA), the Independence club
was chosen for the surprise teen center makeover from Aaron's.
With input from the teen members, Aaron's associates and Club
officials went to work last Wednesday morning painting, decorating
and furnishing the Club. On Friday, local Aaron's associates and
Club officials unveiled the new center to the teen members, which
is now equipped with updated technology, furniture and fresh coats
of paint. Teens chose Sherwin-Williams™ paint colors for the rooms.
In the Studio/Tech Room, teens chose Sherwin-Williams™ colors
Kismet, Impulsive Purple, Clematis, Elation and Grizzle Gray. In
the Keystone Room, they decided on Nifty Turquoise, Misty and
Grizzle Gray and in the Common Room selected Forceful Orange.
"Boys & Girls Clubs of America fulfills a very
important piece in the leadership development of many teens in our
community," said DePrice Taylor, Area Director, Eastern Jackson County, Boys & Girls Clubs
of Greater Kansas City. "With this
renovation, Aaron's has helped us create a safe place where our
teens can be proud and excited to come every single day and to
invite their friends to join them as they learn how to be future
leaders and give back to their community."
In 2015, the Aaron's Foundation, Inc. announced a three-year,
$5 million national partnership with
Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Keystone Program, which helps
teens develop their character and leadership skills, and equips
them to reach their potential by creating positive change in the
community. Keystone Club teen centers provide members 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 Boys & Girls Clubs
of Greater Kansas City Independence Unit includes an additional
in-kind retail donation valued at $20,000.
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 Boys & Girls
Clubs of Greater Kansas City Independence Unit, visit
www.facebook.com/aaronsinc.
About Aaron's, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) is a leader
in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of
furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories,
and currently has more than 2,000 Company-operated and franchised
stores in 47 states and Canada. Progressive Leasing, a
leading virtual lease-to-own company, provides lease-purchase
solutions through approximately 16,000 retail locations in 46
states. Dent-A-Med, Inc., d/b/a the HELPcard®, is offered through
over 1,400 locations and provides a variety of second-look credit
products that are originated through a federally insured
bank. Aaron's was founded in 1955, has been publicly traded
since 1982 and owns the Aarons.com, ShopHomeSmart.com,
ProgLeasing.com, and HELPcard.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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