Tampa , FL., October 5, 2004/PR Newswire/ - In a goodwill effort to uplift the spirits and warm the hearts of military troops overseas, Amscot Financial and WQYK-FM are joining forces with the community to show support for our soldiers serving our country during the holiday season. “Postcards From Home” invites WQYK listeners and others to prepare a holiday card for a soldier and drop it off at any of Amscot Financial's more than 70 locations, from now through November 10 th . Amscot associates will collect the cards which will be shipped to our servicemen and woman serving in Iraq , Afghanistan and other countries around the world.

“This has been a trying year for our troops overseas,” said Ian MacKechnie , President and CEO of Amscot Financial. “With troop rotations being extended and loved ones being separated for longer periods of time, we need to pull together as a community and show our support for all of the sacrifices they are making. My hope is that we are able to touch the hearts of soldiers and bring them holiday cheer in the midst of their circumstances.”

"This is the most important project we do each year. We're delighted to be partnering with Amscot. With over 70 convenient locations in our listening area, it will make it easier to collect and get these cards to our troops," said Skip Mahaffey, morning show host, WQYK-FM.

Amscot Financial and WQYK are encouraging residents to write holiday greetings on postcards, letters, or cards (without envelopes or postage) and then take them to any Amscot location. The postage will be paid for by Amscot Financial. Let a soldier know you support their efforts, especially during the holidays when being away from home is on their minds and hearts.

Headquartered in Tampa , FL., 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 75 tax preparation offices and 75 retail financial service centers throughout Florida , employing more than 1,500 people. For additional information, please visit the company's website at www.amscotfinancial.com.