Upbound Donates $100,000 to Hire Heroes USA
07 Julio 2023 - 2:07PM
Business Wire
Partnership reinforces commitment to veterans
affairs through helping veterans find jobs
Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD),
a leading provider of technology driven and flexible leasing
solutions for consumers through its operating brands including
Rent-A-Center® and Acima®, continued our partnership and donated
$100,000 to Hire Heroes USA for the second consecutive year.
The organization is dedicated to support veterans and military
spouses get hired and retain their jobs.
Upbound supports charities and organizations that align with its
community pillars: disaster relief, family and youth empowerment,
hunger relief and veterans affairs. Upbound’s desire to help
veterans thrive aligns perfectly with Hire Heroes USA’s vision and
principles. Because employment assistance is one of the top
services requested by transitioning military members, Hire Heroes
USA empowers U.S. military members, veterans and spouses to succeed
in the workforce following their time spent in the military. With
over 1,400 volunteers at Hire Heroes USA and over 65,000 jobs found
for veterans, Hire Heroes USA is the most effective veteran
employment nonprofit in the country.
Through this partnership, Upbound is grateful for the
opportunity to make a difference in veterans’ lives.
“We believe in the importance of serving and empowering our
customers, whether that’s in-store or through our philanthropic
efforts,” says Anthony Blasquez, EVP - Operations. “This
partnership with Hire Heroes USA not only helps to achieve this but
also demonstrates our commitment to supporting our veterans
throughout the years.”
On May 31, Upbound held a reception for its employees who are
veterans at its Field Support Center in Plano, Texas, and presented
a check for $100,000 to Hire Heroes USA’s Lead Corporate Account
Manager, Jamie Rimphanli. During the ceremony, Upbound CEO Mitch
Fadel spoke to the importance of supporting veterans affairs and
organizations such as Hire Heroes USA, before presenting the check
to Rimphanli.
“Hire Heroes USA is fortunate to have continued support from
Upbound,” said Jamie Rimphanli. “Our growth is only possible if our
community stakeholders invest in our work. Last year, we achieved
12,764 confirmed hires of veterans and military spouses with an
average salary of $65,714. We provided 20,000 job seekers access to
our services, and 18,000 were directly helped through one-on-one
career coaching. We broke our record, and this happens year after
year due to everyone's support. Since 2005, we have achieved 82,000
lifetime hires. We cannot do this alone, and with this generous
donation, we look forward to another successful year in 2023.”
About Upbound Group, Inc:
Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) is an omni-channel platform
company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all
through innovative, inclusive, and technology-driven financial
solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of
consumers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include
industry-leading brands such as Rent-A-Center® and Acima® that
facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based
and digital retail channels, including over 2,400 company branded
retail units across the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas. For
additional information about the Company, please visit our website
Upbound.com.
About Hire Heroes USA:
Hire Heroes USA empowers US military members, veterans and their
spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. Our organization
offers personalized one-on-one coaching, professionally revised
resumes, mentoring, workshops, a job board, career fairs and more,
to tens of thousands of job-seeking veterans and military spouses
annually. Hire Heroes USA prioritizes transparency, earning a
4-star rating from Charity Navigator and the GuideStar Platinum
Seal. Funded exclusively through public donations and private
grants, we provide our services at no cost to clients. For more
information about our organization, visit hireheroesusa.org.
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