Palm Harbor, Fla., January 4, 2006/ - Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new location in Palm Harbor on Saturday, January 7, 2006 from noon to 2 p.m. At the grand opening, Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to the Bethany Education Program, a Pinellas County
after-school program for at-risk children.
The grand opening event will be held at 1 Lake Shore Drive in Palm Harbor. Entertainment will be provided for the community by magician Greg Suarez. Radio station WPOI - 101.5 FM will broadcast live from Amscot’s parking lot and give away prizes. Free refreshments will also be provided.
The Bethany Education Program, founded by Pinellas County Commissioner Calvin Harris, serves students – in elementary school through high school – at risk of academic failure. Students are referred by school personnel, by parents or by other community groups and agencies. The majority of the participants are from low-income households, many headed by single parents. The program focuses on academic achievement, developing computer and technology skills, improving self esteem and cultural enrichment.
Activities addressing these focus areas include providing homework assistance and FCAT coaching, computer instruction and group mentoring sessions. Amscot Financial’s contribution will help purchase books and other needed supplies.
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From left to right, Paul Glynn – District Manager Amscot Financial,Becky Oravec – Recruiter Amscot Financial, Pinellas County Commissioner Calvin Harris – Founder, Bethany Education Program, Deveron Gibbons – Vice President of Public Affairs Amscot Financial and William Stead – Branch Manager Amscot Financial |
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.
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 109 tax preparation offices and 109 retail financial service centers throughout Florida and employs more than 1,500 people. For additional information, please visit the company's website at www.amscotfinancial.com.
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