ATLANTA, Nov. 7, 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 last Friday with a newly renovated
Keystone Teen Center at the Wattles Boys & Girls Club of
Portland.
Through a partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(BGCA) and input from the teen members, Aaron's associates and Club
officials worked last Wednesday painting, decorating and furnishing
a study, lounge and games area in a multipurpose space at the Club.
On Friday, 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. Teens
chose the special Sherwin-Williams™ paint colors for the rooms:
Copen Blue; Pink Shadow; Peacock
Plume; Pewter Tankard and Belvedere Cream.
"This is our 15th Keystone Club makeover and it's always an
honor for Aaron's associates to work with the teens to redesign
their space. Together we are creating inviting, exciting and
safe places for them to learn and grow as leaders," said
John Robinson, CEO of Aaron's, Inc.
"These Clubs serve a vital purpose, preparing teens for college and
beyond with leadership, social action and community service
opportunities. Aaron's is proud to continue its commitment to the
Keystone Program with our Portland Club renovation."
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 Wattles Boys &
Girls Club of Portland includes an additional in-kind retail
donation valued at $27,000.
"Our last renovation was over 15 years ago and it was clear to
our staff, visitors and especially to our kids that our Club was in
need of an update," said Kelsey
Kuhnhausen, Marketing & Communication Coordinator, at
the Wattles Boys & Girls Club of Portland. "Aaron's has gone
above and beyond to make a great space for our teens so we can help
these future leaders reach their full potential as productive,
caring and responsible citizens."
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 the Wattles Boys
& Girls Clubs of Portland, visit Aaron's on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/aaronsinc), on Twitter
(www.twitter.com/AaronsInc) and at www.AaronsGives.com.
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 1,930 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®, 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, 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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