ATLANTA, June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron's, Inc.
(NYSE: AAN), a leading lease-to-own retailer specializing in the
sales and lease ownership of furniture, consumer electronics, home
appliances and accessories, teamed up with Boys & Girls Clubs
of Buffalo to remodel The John F. Beecher Clubhouse Keystone Club
teen center in the Lakeview neighborhood of
Buffalo.
The makeover of the Keystone Club teen room includes a
sectional, an entertainment and gaming system, an electric
fireplace with a fridge and fresh paint. The new Keystone
Club teen room was revealed in a surprise unveiling on Friday and
attended by teens who are members of the John F. Beecher Clubhouse
at Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo. Senator Tim Kennedy (D-NY), Aaron's associates and Boys
& Girls Clubs officials were in attendance.
Last year, the Aaron's Foundation, Inc. announced a $1 million national partnership with Boys &
Girls Clubs of America's Keystone Program, which empowers teens to
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 John F. Beecher Clubhouse
includes an additional in-kind retail donation valued at
$24,000.
"This is our fourth Keystone Club makeover supporting our
national partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and
we're proud to bring this exciting event to Buffalo teens," said
John Robinson, CEO of Aaron's, Inc.
"The Keystone Club makeover enables teens to have a newly renovated
space for study and recreation that they can call their own.
It's important for teens to have a safe environment for learning as
they develop their path to a successful future."
The John F. Beecher Clubhouse, which opened in 1973 in the
Lakeview neighborhood of Buffalo, includes a gym, high school
center, music education studio, fine arts center and separate game
area for youth. After getting input from teens on what they wanted
in a refurbished Keystone Club, Aaron's associates and BGCA members
went to work last week painting, decorating and furnishing the
Club. The teens designed the space to include a lounge, study and
games area with Aaron's contributing new electronics, furniture,
wall art and paint.
"We're so excited that Aaron's helped us transform this space
into an area that our teens can be proud of for years to come,"
said Tim Brennan, Chief Development
Officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo. "This partnership with
Aaron's is giving our teens the resources they need and also
showing them the importance of giving back to their community."
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.
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 2,100 Company-operated and franchised
stores in 48 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 15,000 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, 57 percent said the Club
saved their lives. National headquarters are located in
Atlanta. Learn more
at http://bgca.org/facebook and http://bgca.org/twitter.
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