Upbound Supports Disaster Relief with $150,000 in Donations to American Red Cross
06 Febrero 2024 - 4:39PM
Business Wire
Partnership reinforces commitment to providing aid to local
communities in need
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 its partnership with the
American Red Cross by conducting a blood drive and donating
$150,000 towards disaster relief efforts nationwide last
year, which includes two separate $25,000 donations in support of
wildfire relief in Maui and tornado relief in the Midwest.
“At Upbound, our goal is to provide our customers and their
communities with essential items they need during times of
disaster,” said Anthony Blasquez, EVP – Rent-A-Center.
“We’re proud to support the American Red Cross and its mission to
empower our local communities through disaster relief efforts. This
partnership helps ensure our customers and their families are being
taken care of when they need help the most.”
Because of its continued work with the American Red Cross,
Upbound was recognized as a Platinum Partner in the American Red
Cross North Texas Region’s “Ready 365 Giving Circle.” The Giving
Circle consists of corporate partners who help American Red Cross
give back to the community and provide hope and help to those who
need it most.
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 the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to
victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood;
teaches skills that save lives; distributes international
humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their
families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on
volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its
mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or
CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
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