ATLANTA, Oct. 24, 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 Boys & Girls Club of Pittsburgh's Sarah Heinz House on Friday.
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 and lounge area in a multipurpose space at the Club. Last
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:
Navel, Direct Green and Jay
Blue.
"We're so excited to be kicking off the 2016 school year
renovations with the Sarah Heinz House, a landmark after-school
teen destination in Pittsburgh,"
said John Robinson, CEO of Aaron's,
Inc. "The Boys & Girls Clubs of America are essential to
creating supportive and safe environments for kids in communities
across the country and Aaron's is committed to continue empowering
teens as we move into our next year of our partnership."
Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto attended the surprise unveiling
and congratulated the teens. "What an exciting space for
these teens to learn how to interact with the community and grow as
leaders," said Pittsburgh Mayor
Peduto. "With public-private partnerships forged by companies
like Aaron's, we are together building strong communities for our
teens to develop as tomorrow's leaders."
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 Boys & Girls Club
of Pittsburgh's Sarah Heinz House
includes an additional in-kind retail donation valued at
$28,000.
"The Sarah Heinz House focuses on building the character,
service and leadership of Pittsburgh kids and teens, and it's clear that
Aaron's shares these same values," Dan
Turkovich, Teen Director at the Boys & Girls Club of
Pittsburgh's Sarah Heinz House.
"Thanks to Aaron's, our Teen Center now reflects an environment
that is conducive to inspiring admirable leaders in our community
who give back now and throughout their lives."
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 Boys &
Girls Clubs of Pittsburgh's Sarah Heinz House, 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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