ATLANTA, Nov. 22, 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 Hank Kline Boys & Girls Club of
Miami.
Through a partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(BGCA) and input from the teen members, Aaron's associates and Club
officials worked over the last several weeks 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: Dynamic Blue; Byte Blue; Redbud and Charming
Pink.
"With Thanksgiving around the
corner, Aaron's is so grateful to be in a position to help teens
across the country and here in Miami. We have been awestruck by the
enthusiasm our associates bring to these renovations and the
ongoing relationship with the Clubs in their communities," said
John Robinson, CEO of Aaron's, Inc.
"The Hank Kline Club is focused on preparing teens for college and
beyond by providing positive, enjoyable programs, so it's vital
that the Club is a comfortable and tech-enabled environment to help
them succeed. Aaron's looks forward to continuing our commitment to
the Keystone Program in 2017."
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 Hank Kline Boys &
Girls Club of Miami includes an
additional in-kind retail donation valued at $24,000.
"The teen program at the Hank Kline Club is now in its fourth
year and it's amazing to see how many kids in our community have
flocked here who previously didn't have a safe space to go to after
school," said Eddie Rodriguez, Unit
Director of the Hank Kline Boys & Girls Club. "Thanks to
Aaron's generosity, we now have the resources to serve even more
teens in Miami and I expect that
many more kids will bring their peers to join the Club and become
leaders in their community."
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 Hank Kline
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami, 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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