May 25, 2017

Aaron's And Progressive Leasing Celebrate End Of School Year With Renovation Of Milwaukee Boys & Girls Club Teen Center

ATLANTA, May 25, 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 on Wednesday with a newly renovated Keystone Teen Center at the Don & Sallie Davis Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee. The event marked the 21st refresh by Aaron's and Progressive 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 Monday installing new furniture and computers in lounge, study space, and games areas at the Club. On Wednesday, Aaron's associates and Club officials unveiled the new space, which is now equipped with new technology, sectionals, tables and chairs and sound systems.

"The Don & Sallie Davis Boys & Girls Club is one of the busiest youth programs in Milwaukee, serving over 300 kids in a day, and it's vital to make sure those teens can enjoy a safe and positive environment," said John Robinson, CEO of Aaron's, Inc. "Aaron's is excited to make this contribution to Milwaukee teens so that they can continue to develop their leadership and community service skills."

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 20 previous Keystone Club makeovers have included Boys & Girls Clubs in cities such as Los Angeles, San Antonio, Nashville, Las Vegas, Chicago and Miami. The makeover at the Don & Sallie Davis Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee includes an additional in-kind retail donation valued at $29,000.

"It was such a thrill to see the surprise and happiness on all of our teens' faces at this surprise unveiling," said Vincent Lyles, President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. "The Don & Sallie Davis Club is an invaluable resource for the Milwaukee community, and we're so grateful to Aaron's for inspiring our teen members so they can become leaders in their communities and beyond."

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 Don & Sallie Davis Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee, 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 leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions. The Aaron's Business engages in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories through its more than 1,800 Company-operated and franchised stores in 47 states and Canada, as well as its e-commerce platform, Aarons.com. In addition, Progressive Leasing, a virtual lease-to-own company, provides lease-purchase solutions through approximately 22,000 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 federally insured banks. For more information, visit investor.aarons.com, Aarons.com, ProgLeasing.com, and HELPcard.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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