DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 22, 2014--
The Michigan Veterans Foundation today received $5,000 worth of Walmart
gift cards from Rent-A-Center. The gift cards are tied to a
philanthropic initiative dubbed “Random Acts of Caring.” Launched in
2008, the Rent-A-Center initiative provides unexpected donations of
merchandise, funding or gift cards to deserving nonprofits across the
country.
Dedicated to helping homeless veterans regain their stability and return
to self-sufficiency, the Michigan Veterans Foundation fills gaps that
exist in services provided to veterans.
“We certainly appreciate the gift cards,” said Michigan Veterans
Foundation Executive Director Tyrone Chatman. “They will help us stay
true to our motto: Never leave our wounded behind.”
“We selected the Michigan Veterans Foundation in recognition of the
organization’s efforts in meeting the needs and improving the lives of
area veterans,” said Xavier Dominicis, Rent-A-Center’s vice president of
public affairs. “Today marks the 96th Random Act of Caring undertaken
since Rent-A-Center launched this initiative to support the communities
it serves.”
The gift cards will be used to meet the ongoing needs of the Michigan
Veterans Foundation's Detroit Veterans Center, a transitional housing
facility and resource center.
About Rent-A-Center
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 20,000 coworkers. Learn more at www.rentacenter.com.
Source: Rent-A-Center
Rent-A-Center
Xavier Dominicis, 214-708-7980
VP of Public
Affairs News Release
media@rentacenter.com