| The American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund |
The mission of the Red Cross is to "provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies." The Disaster Relief Fund is the primary funding source that enables the Red Cross to provide direct assistance to victims of recent hurricanes and countless other natural and manmade disasters nationwide. Amscot Financial donated $10,000 to the America Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund. The fund was designed specifically to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina.
For more information on The American Red Cross, visit their website at www.redcrosstbc.org |
| The Salvation Army Tree of Lights Breakfast – Tampa, FL |
Amscot Financial was a platinum sponsor for this year’s 12th Annual Salvation Army Tree of Lights Breakfast, held on Wednesday, November 16th at the Tampa Convention Center. Management Team members were in attendance including President/CEO of Amscot Financial Ian MacKechnie, Executive Vice President Ian A. MacKechnie and Vice President of Financial Services Fraser MacKechnie. The event serves as a kickoff for the Army’s local holiday fundraising efforts to provide food, clothing, shelter and year-round emergency assistance to the community's neediest families. Amscot Financial also donated pens and unwrapped toys for distribution through the Army’s Adopt a Child Program which provides thousands of youth gifts during the holiday season. The event is attended and supported by more than 1,000 community leaders and citizens each year.
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Members of the Amscot Financial Management Team attended the early morning breakfast
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| Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay and Sarasota |
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In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow -- all while having fun. It is truly “The Positive Place for Kids.”
For this reason, Amscot made a commitment for the construction of a new Boys and Girls Club in Brandon, FL, which will provide after-school care and summer activities for more than 500 children in the area. By providing the means for the Boys and Girls Club to continue its mission, Amscot allows children from all backgrounds to reap the rewards of this worthy organization. For more information on the Boys & Girls Club of Tampa Bay, visit their website at www.bgctampafl.org. |
| The Children's Cancer Center |
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From left to right, Mary Ann Massolio, Executive Director of the Children’s Cancer Center and Erika Harris, Director of Community Relations
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In September 2004, Amscot partnered with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and The Children’s Cancer Center to touch the lives of children and families coping with cancer. Each time the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scored a touchdown during the 2004 regular season, Amscot donated $500 to The Children’s Cancer Center. Final donation from Amscot to The Children’s Cancer for the season totaled $18,500.00. Press Releases -
September 17, 2004 & February 4, 2005
For more information on The Children’s Cancer Center, visit their website at www.childrenscancercenter.org. |
Child Protection Education of America –
ID Me Know
Fingerprinting Program |
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Hilary Sessions, Executive Director of Child Protection Education of America, Inc. completes the fingerprinting process for a local child in Sebring, FL |
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The Child Protection Education of America, Inc. (CPEA), a national non-profit organization for missing children based in Tampa, FL participates in every Amscot Grand Opening Event. The CPEA provides fingerprinting for children through their “ID ME NOW” program, which 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 of the child, 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 their child safety kit. This information can assist parents and law enforcement officers involved with a missing child case. The information and services provided by the CPEA to Amscot customers is free.
For more information on the Child Protection Education of America, visit their website at www.find-missing-children.org. |
| Tampa Museum of Art |
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The Tampa Museum of Art provides a broad range of art-related experiences for visitors of all ages. The Museum collection includes twentieth-century and contemporary art and a renowned collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. A changing special exhibitions program provides a lively mix of classical and contemporary shows. Complementing these exhibitions are a wide range of classes, lectures, seminars, and children's activities. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Tampa Museum of Art was established in 1979. Amscot Financial fully supports the expansion and appreciation of the arts. By pledging substantial funds toward the Tampa Museum of Art’s capital campaign fund for a new building, we will help ensure that the arts are accessible to all ages for years to come.
For more information on the Tampa Museum of Art, visit their website at www.tampagov.net/dept_Museum. |
| Metropolitan Ministries |
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| From left to right, Rod Malloy – Senior Director of Development, Metropolitan Ministries,Erika Harris – Director of Community Relations, Amscot Financial and Deveron Gibbons – Vice President of Public Affairs, Amscot Financial |
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For 32 years, Metropolitan Ministries has served poor and homeless men, women and children year-round in the Tampa Bay region. We provide critical help and long-term answers to help our clients reach self-sufficiency, and are
dependent on the generosity and partnership of our community. The Bridge Builders Annual Luncheon is Metropolitan Ministries annual fundraising event held at the Tampa Convention Center where individuals and organizations sponsor tables to support Metropolitan Ministries.
Each year, Amscot Financial sponsors tables at the luncheon in support of this great ministry to reach the poor and homeless in
our community. For more information on Metropolitan Ministries, visit their website at www.metmin.org. |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Bend
We supported the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Program in Tallahassee by contributing to the Boyd Family Annual Charity Dove Hunt & Dinner. Our generous support helped to augment program services for the agency. With our community support, as well as others, the organization is able to bring more magic to the lives of children in the Big Bend area.
Blooming Place for Kids
This Clearwater-based non-profit is committed to enriching the lives of children ages 8 to 15 who are at risk due to neglect and abuse by providing a unique summer camp program (designed to build good character, provide interaction and good values) which has a profound effect on their self esteem. Throughout the year they also provide ongoing support in other ways including a newsletter. Amscot Financial provided a gift-in-kind donation for the participants in their 3rd Annual “Sponsor a Child for Camp” Charity Golf Tournament.
The Angelus House
The Angelus House is a home for severely handicapped persons who are not able to care for themselves. All of the residents and students have cerebral palsy and are confined to wheelchairs. Amscot Financial made a contribution to their 15th Annual Country Concert, which raises funds to support the work and services that they provide.
The Children’s Home
The Children’s Home was founded in 1892 and is the oldest charity on Florida’s west coast. It has assisted more than 20,000 children and placed 6,000 children with loving foster/adoptive families. Amscot Financial supported a special event sponsored by their South Tampa Auxiliary for the Conn-Cottage, a house for elementary school age children at The Children’s Home.
The Children’s Museum of Tampa, Inc.
The Children’s Museum is an educational and cultural resource dedicated to toddlers to teen’s literacy and cultural diversity. Amscot sponsored tables for their annual gala event, as well as provided resource support to their marketing and public relations committees. |
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