APOPKA, Fla., Sept. 22 /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, September 23, 2006 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 501 W Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka. Amscot Financial will present a $1,000 contribution to Action, Inc. and the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida.

Beverly Halloran, aide to Orange County Commissioner Bob Sindler, left; Branch Leader Bernadette Pena; Senior District Leader Bill Worling; the Rev. Richard King of ACTION, Inc. Deveron Gibbons, VP, Public Affairs and Erika Harris, Director of Community Relations.

ACTION Inc.
ACTION is a coalition of concerned citizens and organizations promoting the economic, social, and environmental development of South Apopka through coordination of volunteers, public and private sector resources, and serves as a central point for planning, coordination and implementation of community programs and act ivies ties. It is committed to developing a responsive community network among all participants.

ACTION’s goals are:
• To assure that residents have the opportunity for self sufficiency through education, job training and employment. To assure that all residents are able to live with assurances of safety and security.

• To assure that all residents have viable choices that foster good mental and physical health. To assure that all residents have access to opportunities which promote personal, intellectual and cultural growth.

• To assure that all residents' health and life threatening needs are met.

Senior District Leader Bill Worling, Branch Leader Bernadette Pena, Deveron Gibbons, VP, Public Affairs, Jennifer Goldman, a board member of the Down Syndrome Association, Erika Harris, Director of Community Relations.

Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida
Amscot’s contribution supports the Association’s Buddy Walk, scheduled for Oct. 21. The Buddy Walk is a national event created by the National Down Syndrome Society 10 years ago to promote understanding and acceptance of all persons with Down syndrome.

The DSACF was founded in 1992 and works in collaboration with community hospitals, gynecologists, pediatricians and developmental disability groups to provide support, referrals and resources to families when they first learn their new baby has Down syndrome.

The DSACF serves Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake and Brevard counties. Amscot Financial’s contribution will be used to forward the mission and vision of the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida as a leading voice for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

During the Amscot open house event, entertainment will be provided for the community by magician Greg Suarez. Radio station POWER 95.3 will broadcast live from Amscot's parking lot and give away prizes. Free refreshments will also 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 134 tax preparation offices and 134 retail financial service centers throughout Florida and employs more than 1,500 people. In March 2006, Amscot Financial was recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as one of Tampa Bay's Best Places to Work. In June 2006, founder Ian MacKechnie was recognized by Gulf Coast Business Review as its 2006 Entrepreneur Winner. For additional information, please visit the company's Web site at www.amscotfinancial.com