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RAC raises funds for Big Brothers/Big Sisters

By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, October 5, 2003

Plano, Texas — Rent-A-Center has raised $216,000 for Big Brothers/Big Sisters agencies across the country by offering customers the opportunity to sign a paper egg displayed in stores in exchange for a $1 donation.

Of the total, $116,000 came from customer donations, while $100,000 came from the rent-to-own operator's pledge to match donations up to that amount.

"Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of Rent-A-Center customers and co-workers, Big Brothers/Big Sisters chapters can use this money to fit their particular program needs," said RAC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Speese. "We are pleased to help an organization that has such a positive impact on children and their families in the communities where we do business."

The money will be given to the communities where the funds were raised which also have BB/BS chapters.

"We are very appreciative of Rent-A-Center's generous support, which not only benefits BB/BS agencies in designated communities but provides additional visibility and awareness in those communities," said Judy Vredenburgh, president and CEO of BB/BS America.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters is the oldest and largest youth-mentoring organization in the country serving youth ages 5 through high school in one-to-one relationships in 5,000 communities nationwide.

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