ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2015
/PRNewswire/ -- In a partnership to empower teens in
Memphis, 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, teamed up with Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(BGCA) to remodel a Keystone Club teen center at the John Dustin
Buckman Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis.
The makeover, which includes new technology, furniture, and
fresh coats of paint, was revealed during yesterday's surprise
unveiling to teen members of the Keystone Club at the John Dustin
Buckman Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis. Local Aaron's associates and
Boys & Girls Clubs officials were in attendance.
In August, 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 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 John Dustin
Buckman Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis includes an additional in-kind
retail donation valued at $30,000.
"After announcing our extended commitment to the Boys &
Girls Clubs of America last month, I'm excited to see the immediate
and continued impact of our efforts with this refresh in
Memphis," said John Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of
Aaron's, Inc. "Aaron's is proud to continue its longstanding
tradition of giving back to the communities where our stores are
located, and the Keystone program gives teens the support they need
to have a great future."
Based on input from teens, Aaron's associates and BGCA members
went to work on Wednesday painting, decorating and furnishing the
Club. The teens designed the space to include study, lounge and
game areas, and requested bright, special Sherwin Williams™ paint
colors for the space: "Gusty Grape", "Jolly Green", "Dynamic Blue"
and "Forward Fuchsia."
"It's incredible to see the dramatic transformation of our
Keystone Club from just a few days ago," said Ron Nelson, Director of John Dustin Buckman
Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis. "Our partnership with Aaron's
has given the community not only an improved and updated space for
teens, but also a demonstration of Aaron's corporate commitment to
giving back to the 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.
To see photos of the Keystone Club remodel at Boys & Girls
Clubs of Greater Memphis, visit
facebook.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 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 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, 57 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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