HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2014--
Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ/NGS: RCII) today donated computer equipment
and software, including nine Lenovo all-in-one computers and a high-tech
multimedia computer, to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawaii (BGCH). The
Charles C. Spalding Clubhouse is one of four across the nation sharing a
total of $100,000 worth of Rent-A-Center funding for the development of
“Tech Centers,” aimed at providing Club youth the latest in available
technology.
“The Rent-A-Center Tech Center at the Spalding Clubhouse will
tremendously elevate the quality of our teen programs,” said Natalie
Pawluk, Clubhouse director. “Additionally, our staff will have an
increased ability to monitor the use of the computers and ensure the
safety of all teens as media consumers at the Club.”
BGCH has been a cornerstone of the community since opening its doors in
1976. The statewide network currently operates seven clubhouses, three
teen centers, and two outreach sites on Oahu and Kauai. Serving over
14,000 youth, BGCH provides a safe, structured and positive environment
for young people to enjoy after school, during holidays, and on summer
vacation.
“We selected Boys & Girls Clubs of Hawaii in recognition of this
organization’s admirable commitment to meeting the needs and improving
the lives of the youth of Oahu and Kauai,” said Xavier Dominicis, vice
president of public affairs at Rent-A-Center. “We’re pleased to play a
part in equipping tomorrow’s leaders with the resources needed to thrive
in a technologically driven society.”
Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ: RCII), headquartered in Plano, Texas, operates
more than 3,000 stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and
Mexico. The Company employs over 21,000 coworkers. Learn more at www.rentacenter.com.
Source: Rent-A-Center, Inc.
Rent-A-Center, Inc.
Xavier Dominicis, 214-708-7980
media@rentacenter.com