Rent-A-Center Cares
Rent-A-Center Cares
RAC Cares
Our charitable giving efforts are aligned with that same desire to help families thrive. We put our values into action by supporting causes that give families peace of mind and offer children opportunities that will help them reach their potential.
Here's how we work to improve lives in the communities we serve:
Our charitable giving efforts are aligned with that same desire to help families thrive. We put our values into action by supporting causes that give families peace of mind and offer children opportunities that will help them reach their potential.
Here's how we work to improve lives in the communities we serve:
Through the work of our store coworkers, our Fill the Fridge campaign raises money for local food banks across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Rent-A-Center matches up to $50,000 annually for all donations raised for this effort. Our partnerships with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) and Frisco Family Services help fight hunger in the North Texas community. Since 2003, our annual spring fundraisers at the Field Support Center in Plano, Texas, have raised $1.2 million for NTFB. In addition to money, we give our time; our FSC coworkers have volunteered over 1,000 hours to Dallas-area food banks during this annual campaign. We believe everyone should have access to nutritious food, so we sponsor and raise funds for programs that strive to fight hunger and food insecurity.
Education
We established the Make A Difference Scholarship through Scholarship America in 2004 to help our customers, their children and our coworkers’ children earn a college degree with the help of financial assistance. We understand earning a college degree can make a huge difference in a person’s life, which is why we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our nation’s youth and providing them with opportunities to receive an education without financial burden.
To date, Rent-A-Center has awarded over $850,000 in scholarships to college students. Through this scholarship program, we have traditionally given away 60 $1,000 scholarships to qualified individuals across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Going forward, Rent-A-Center is committed to awarding $100,000 in scholarships each year.
Mentoring
Every year since 2011, Rent-A-Center coworkers have come together through Junior Achievement’s JA in a Day program to get kids at J.T. Saldivar Elementary School in Dallas excited about learning! Junior Achievement (JA), a non-profit organization, inspires and prepares children to be productive citizens who will positively influence their community.
During JA in a Day, volunteers work side-by-side with teachers for fun, interactive pre-planned activities designed to teach students how all jobs help a community. Coworkers bring their real-world experience into the classroom and become role models for the students who look forward to seeing their RAC “teachers” every year. RAC has built a true legacy supporting J.T. Saldivar Elementary over the years and our volunteers have enjoyed the opportunity to watch the kids grow and develop.
Family Services
Rent-A-Center’s desire to help families in during times of need drives our philanthropic efforts. We are proud to partner with several local and national charity nonprofits throughout the year for various fundraising campaigns and sponsorships.