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11
The Aaron’s spirit of giving was never more evident
than in 2001 and it only grew stronger after the
tragic events of Sept. 11, this generation’s “date
which will live in infamy.”
During the year Aaron Associates continued to give of their time and talents as volunteers in many worthy
causes, while Aaron’s Community Outreach Program (ACORP) made substantial contributions to communities
served by the Company’s stores, based on their reaching performance goals. Through this program, a store
qualifies for $500 each month to be donated to local charities selected by the store’s Associates.
Recipients of the Aaron’s donations included a wide range of organizations from the Boys and Girls Club
to Make A Wish Foundation, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Toys For Tots.
ACORP gave increasing emphasis to volunteer efforts that varied from Little League to Fire Prevention
Day. Many Associates took part in building a Habitat for Humanity home in Fort Worth, Texas, the fifth house
constructed by Aaron’s volunteers since they began participating in this program to help provide affordable
housing to people in need. Aaron’s Associates also donated store products in the form of a housewarming gift
to the new home’s owners.
In addition to the local gifts, Aaron’s contributed to the Sept. 11 Fund for assistance to the families of victims
of the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Over the past three years, ACORP has donated
more than $900,000 to Aaron’s communities and deserving charities, giving tangible expression of the spirit of
giving of Aaron’s Associates.
AARON’S COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM:
GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITIES
V I S I O N
GIVING