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BENTON, Ark., Apr 12, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII), today donated electronics and furnishings, including two large-screen HDTVs, two media stands, two sofas, two love seats, two gaming consoles, and four computers to Boys and Girls Club of Saline County. The donation is tied to a philanthropic initiative dubbed "Random Acts of Caring," launched by Rent-A-Center in 2008.

"In these tough times, the Boys and Girls Club of Saline County is needed to support entire families in our community," said Jasen Kelly, chief professional officer of Boys and Girls Club of Saline County. "Thanks to this great donation from Rent-A-Center and their dedication to Boys and Girls Clubs, we can continue to positively impact our community."

Boys and Girls Club of Saline County's mission is to transform Saline County one child at a time. By enhancing and developing the outlook, character, and life-prospects of every child who walks through its doors, the club transforms the outlook, character, and prospects of Saline County itself. The electronics will be utilized in the newly completed teen room, a safe and interactive after-school hang out for the community's youth.

"We selected Boys and Girls Club of Saline County in recognition of this organization's longstanding commitment to meeting the needs and improving the lives of Saline County youth," said Kenneth Jones, public affairs manager at Rent-A-Center. "Today's Random Act of Caring marks the 83rd act undertaken since Rent-A-Center launched this initiative to support the communities it serves."

Rent-A-Center, Inc., headquartered in Plano, Texas, currently operates approximately 3,000 company-owned stores nationwide and in Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The stores generally offer high-quality, durable goods such as major consumer electronics, appliances, computers, furniture and accessories under flexible rental-purchase agreements that generally allow the customer to obtain ownership of the merchandise at the conclusion of an agreed upon rental period. Learn more at www.rentacenter.com.

SOURCE: Rent-A-Center, Inc.

Rent-A-Center, Inc.
Luisa Jimmerson, 972-801-2291
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