Amscot Financial Contributes to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,
Supporting Upcoming 'Walk for a Cure'
KISSIMMEE, Fla., Feb. 8 /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,
February 9, from noon to 2 p.m. at 3260 Vineland Road in Kissimmee. Amscot
will present a $500 contribution to the Central Florida chapter of the
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which underwrites efforts to seek a
cure for the disease.
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The Walk To Cure Diabetes is the fastest growing fund raising event in the
history of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, (JDRF). In 2007, the
national JDRF raised nearly $100 million with the Walk, which spans more than
200 chapters throughout the United States and six countries. The Central
Florida chapter raised more than $815,000 in 2007 with its two premier walks
in Central Florida. The first walk is scheduled for March 1 at the University
of Central Florida; the second is scheduled for March 15 at Lori Wilson Park
in Brevard County.
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 166 tax preparation offices
and 166 retail financial service centers throughout Florida and employs more
than 1,500 people. For two 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
Montrae Waiters of Amscot Financial, +1-813-637-6277
