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Aaron's And Progressive Leasing Showcase Renovated Baltimore Keystone MakeoverATLANTA, Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions, and its divisions Aaron's and Progressive Leasing, surprised teens in November with a newly renovated Keystone Teen Center at the O'Donnell Heights Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore. The event marked the 24th refresh by Aaron's, Inc. in communities across the U.S. Through a partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and input from the teen members, Aaron's associates and Club officials worked on painting, decorating and furnishing a gaming and lounge zone and an education area with new computers for the teens. Then 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 space: Butter Up, Gleeful, Notable Hue and Elephant Ear. "Aaron's is proud to continue our heritage of giving by bringing our philanthropic tradition to these remarkable and impressive Baltimore teens," said John Robinson, CEO of Aaron's, Inc. "The Boys & Girls Club is a vital community resource for at-risk teens, and Aaron's is committed to providing these young people with the resources they need to achieve successful futures." 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 23 previous Keystone Club makeovers have included Boys amp; Girls Clubs in cities such as Los Angeles, San Antonio, Nashville, Las Vegas, Chicago and Milwaukee. The makeover at the O'Donnell Heights Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore includes an additional in-kind retail donation valued at $28,000. "Aaron's has transformed our Teen Center into a modern, state-of-the-art facility that our teens can be proud of for years to come," said Gary Johnson, director of O'Donnell Heights Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore. "This partnership with Aaron's has given our teens the resources necessary to achieve academic excellence and reach their career goals, while also providing a wonderful example of giving back to the community." Keystone teen members of the O'Donnell Heights Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore said the program inspires them to take ownership of their choices to build the lives they deserve. "The Keystone program allowed me to be a part of something. They gave me a chance where others would not have. This is like a second family for me." Montay P., 16 years old "I am grateful for the Keystone program as it has helped me be a better person." Erin J., 15 years old "The Keystone program has allowed me to give back to my community. Without the program, I do not know if I would have ever had the chance to be a leader." Torro J., 17 years old To see photos of the Keystone Club remodel at the O'Donnell Heights Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Baltimore, visit Aaron's on Facebook (www.facebook.com/aaronsinc), on Twitter (www.twitter.com/AaronsInc) and at www.aarons.com/aaronsgives. About Aaron's, Inc. About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
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