Amscot Financial Contributes to Charity Challenge Inc., Supporting Dozens of Non-Profit...

Amscot Financial Contributes to Charity Challenge Inc., Supporting Dozens of
Non-Profit Agencies in Central Florida

WINTER PARK, Fla., April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Amscot Financial, a leading
provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, invites all to
come out and have fun "the Amscot way" at its open house on Saturday, April 19
from noon to 2 p.m. at 6320 University Boulevard in Winter Park. Amscot will
present a $500 contribution in support of Charity Challenge, Inc., an annual
fund-raising event that supports dozens of non-profit service agencies in
Central Florida.
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Charity Challenge, Inc. was founded in 1987 by Florida State Senator Lee
Constantine of Altamonte Springs. Young adults from throughout Central
Florida compete in six challenging, fun-filled, co-ed athletic events, while
giving back to the community at the same time. Charity Challenge and the
athletic event have grown into Central Florida's largest independent charity,
raising more than $5 million over the past 20 years. Charity Challenge will be
held on May 17, 2008 at the Citrus Bowl near downtown Orlando.
During the Amscot open house event, children's entertainment will be
provided. Radio station WRUM-FM, Rumba 100.3, will broadcast live from
Amscot's parking lot and give away prizes. Free refreshments also will be
provided.
At the Amscot grand opening, the Child Protection Education of America,
Inc. (CPEA), a national nonprofit organization for missing children based in
Tampa, will also be available on site to provide free fingerprinting for
children through their "ID ME NOW" program.
The program produces a state-of-the-art, specially designed card for
parents to keep. The card contains a set of the child's digital fingerprints,
a black and white photo, a dental chart, and instructions on how to do a
simple DNA collection. Safety brochures are provided with the fingerprint
card, as well as an envelope containing further information on how to complete
the child safety kit.
This information can assist parents and law enforcement officers involved
with a missing child case. An interactive child safety CD-ROM can also be
purchased for $5 at the event with profits going to the CPEA for creating the
CD-ROM.
Employment Open House
Amscot is growing rapidly, and is seeking talented, ambitious individuals
to join our team. Anyone interested in employment with Amscot should bring
along their resume. An Amscot recruiter will be on hand to talk about the
many exciting career opportunities with Amscot.
About Amscot Financial
Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., Amscot Financial is a leading provider of
income tax preparation and electronic filing services, refund anticipation
loans, check cashing services, cash advance services, money transfer services
and money orders through its wholly owned division, Amscot International Money
Order Company. Amscot Financial currently operates 167 tax preparation
offices and 167 retail financial service centers throughout Florida and
employs more than 1,500 people. For three years in a row, Amscot Financial has
been recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as one of Tampa Bay's Best
Places to Work. For additional information, please visit the company's Web
site at www.amscotfinancial.com.
SOURCE Amscot Financial

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