Upbound Group Raises Approximately $185,000 for Hunger Relief in North Texas
05 Diciembre 2023 - 10:26AM
Business Wire
Annual contribution to North Texas Food Bank is largest in
company history
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®, recently achieved its largest campaign
in company history in support of the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB).
Through coworker donations and an additional Company matching
donation, Upbound raised approximately $185,000 in support of the
non-profit hunger-relief organization’s objective to help North
Texans achieve food security.
“At Upbound, we’re proud to partner with organizations fighting
hunger in their own communities and empowering families each day,”
said Anthony Blasquez, executive vice president of Upbound. “Our
charitable giving is aligned with our mission of empowering
families to thrive; we’ve been thrilled to support the North Texas
Food Bank with our internal fundraising drives over the past 21
years to help eliminate food insecurity, especially during the
holiday season.”
Over the last 21 years, Upbound has donated over $1.7 million to
the NTFB, which adds up to more than 5.3 million nutritious meals
for North Texans.
“We are so grateful for the support of companies like Upbound
that recognize the growing issue of hunger and look for ways to
contribute to organizations addressing this complex problem,” said
Erica Yaeger, chief external affairs officer for NTFB. “Their
generosity helps advance our mission of bridging the hunger gap in
North Texas during this critical time and beyond.”
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
at Upbound.com.
About North Texas Food Bank
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a top-ranked non-profit
hunger-relief organization that sources, packages and distributes
food through a network of nearly 500 Partner Agencies and
organizations across 13 North Texas counties. The organization also
provides food to children, seniors and families through various
direct-delivery programs, including mobile pantries.
In its last fiscal year, the NTFB provided access to more than
144 million nutritious meals or nearly 400,000 meals a day, a 5%
percent increase over the prior year. The North Texas Food Bank is
designated a 4-Star Exceptional organization by Charity Navigator
based on its governance, integrity and financial stability, and is
ranked 87th on Forbes 2022 Top 100 Charities in America. NTFB is a
member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief
organization.
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Shenekqual “Nikki” Carter Principal, Community Relations
CommunityAffairs@rentacenter.com
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