ATLANTA, May 20, 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, surprised teens with a newly renovated Keystone
Teen Center at the of Boys & Girls Club of Brockton on Wednesday.
"We're excited to give these Boston-area Keystone Club teens a safe,
revitalized space and offer a place where they can focus on
creating their own futures," said John
Robinson, CEO of Aaron's, Inc. "Our teen center remodels
create supportive environments where teens want to spend their time
after school. Keystone Club teens are encouraged to invite their
friends to become involved in Boys & Girls Clubs, which has
been proven to have a tremendously positive effect on their
lives."
Through a partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of
America (BGCA) and input from the teen members, more than 30
Aaron's associates and Club officials worked on Monday to paint,
decorate and furnish a study room, chill zone, music room and
multipurpose area in the Club. On Wednesday, local Aaron's
associates and Club officials unveiled the new space, which is now
equipped with new technology, sectionals, tables and chairs, sound
systems and fresh coats of paint. Keystone teens chose the special
Sherwin-Williams™ paint colors for their center: STOP, African
Violet, Tame Teal, Carnival Orange and Mystical Shade.
"Keystone Club members not only strive beyond what is expected
of them, they also are local leaders who inspire their peers to
contribute to their communities and become valuable members of
society," said Derek W. Heim, Chief
Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Brockton. "We're so grateful to Aaron's for
supporting the Brockton teens and
we look forward to seeing these teens grow as leaders as they focus
on their academic careers and giving back to our 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, helping teens
develop their character and leadership skills in hopes of helping
them reach their potential and creating positive change in the
community. The Keystone Club makeover at the Boys & Girls Club
of Brockton includes an additional
in-kind retail donation valued at $25,000. 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.
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 Brockton,
visit Aaron's on Facebook (www.facebook.com/aaronsinc) and on
Twitter (www.twitter.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 17,000 retail locations in 46 states.
Dent-A-Med, Inc. (DAMI), d/b/a the HELPcard®, 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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