| Help A Child, Inc. - Pinellas Park, FL |
Amscot Financial presented a $1,000 contribution to Help A Child, Inc. which operates six programs that provide assistance to families who have children with special needs and families who are experiencing child abuse, neglect, or exposure to violence. Programs range from prevention techniques to intensive residential care. The organization serves all of Pinellas County and does not charge the community for its programs. Amscot’s donation will help fund the purchase of items for the children and families that are served throughout the community.
Press Release - October 7, 2005 |
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From left to right, “Big Mike” Johnson – 95.7 “The Beat” radio station; FL House Representative Leslie Waters – District 51; George Millet – District Manager, Amscot Financial; Gus Velez-Bosch – Branch Manager, Amscot Financial; Greta Kishbaugh – Director of Development, Help A Child, Inc. |
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| Help Now of Osceola, Inc. Domestic Violence Shelter - Kissimmee, FL |
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From left to right, Bill Worling - Senior District Manager, Amscot Financial; Jeannette Rivera – Children’s Counselor, Help Now of Osceola; Erika Harris – Director of Community Relations, Amscot Financial; and FL House Representative John Qinones, District 49 |
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Amscot Financial presented a $1,000 contribution to Help Now of Osceola, Inc. Domestic Violence Shelter. Help Now provides safe shelter and counseling for victims of domestic violence – both adults and children. The program also provides public awareness programs to promote violence-free living. Services provided by Help Now include assistance with filing victim’s compensation claims, domestic violence information and referrals, personal advocacy, crisis counseling, criminal justice support/advocacy, therapy, group treatment, crisis hot-line, shelter/safe house, and community education. Amscot’s donation will support the children’s programs.
Press Release - September 22, 2005 |
| The Hardee Help Center - Wauchula, FL |
Amscot Financial presented a $1,000 contribution to The Hardee Help Center which is dedicated to working together with the community and local churches to assist families and children in Hardee County who are experiencing hardship. The Help Center offers emergency food, clothing, household items, economic assistance, and resource counseling.
Press Release - August 25, 2005 |
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From left to right, Becky Abdelmuti – District Manager, Amscot Financial; Reverend Jeff Ramsland – Executive Director, The Hardee Help Center; Deveron Gibbons – Vice President of Public Affairs,
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| Infants & Young Children of West Central Florida - Wauchula, FL |
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From left to right, Becky Abdelmuti – District Manager, Amscot Financial; Liliam Hill – Infants & Young Children Administrator; Pat Grosz – Executive Director, Infants & Young Children of WCF; Deveron Gibbons – Vice President of Public Affairs, Amscot Financial |
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Amscot Financial presented a $1,000 contribution to the Infants & Young Children of West Central Florida, Inc. (IYC). The mission of IYC is to provide quality developmental services and family support for infants and young children with developmental disabilities and delays. IYC operates the provider network of therapeutic and early intervention services and maintains the equipment lending library for this very special population. Family Resource Specialists provide family education, support groups and linkages for young families entering the early
intervention system.
Press Release - August 25, 2005 |
| American Diabetes Association - Orlando, FL |
Amscot Financial presented a $1,000 contribution to the American Diabetes Association’s School Walk for Diabetes Orlando Campaign. The program is the association’s signature school-based event which aids school fundraising and increases diabetes awareness for students grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Students learn about diabetes and ways to prevent the disease by eating right and exercising regularly through classes and activities. Participants also raise money for diabetes research, information and education initiatives. Schools that raise $1,000 or more earn gift certificates for physical education and school medical supplies. The School Walk for Diabetes benefits schools, students and communities by promoting community service, school spirit and healthy living for students.
Press Release - August 10, 2005 |
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From left to right, Deveron Gibbons – Vice President of Public Affairs, Amscot Financial; Delia Jervier – Senior Market Director, America Diabetes Association; Dick Batchelor – President of DBMG; Florida State Representative Bruce Antone – District 39; Bill Worling – Senior District Manager, Amscot Financial; Monica Munoz – Branch Manager, Amscot Financial |
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| Down Syndrome Association Of Central Florida, Orlando, FL |
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From left to right, Deveron Gibbons – Vice President of Public Affairs, Amscot Financial; Amy Van Bergen – Executive Director, Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida; Florida House Representative Andy Gardiner – District 40; Judy Suarez – Branch Manager, Amscot Financial; Erika Harris – Director of Community Relations, Amscot Financial; and Bill Worling – Senior District Manager, Amscot Financial |
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Amscot Financial presented a $1,000 contribution to the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida’s (DSACF) in support of its 8th Annual Buddy Walk, scheduled for October 22, 2005. 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.
Press Release - July 13, 2005 |
| The New Port Richey Marine Institute, New Port Richey, FL |
The New Port Richey Marine Institute is part of a national organization, Associated Marine Institutes, Inc. (AMI), which rehabilitates adjudicated kids in smaller classes in middle and high school settings, with academic instruction, experiential education, mentoring and goal setting, and works to increase self-esteem through responsibility and accountability. The overall goal of the AMI program is to provide an opportunity for kids who are academically behind in school and have behavioral issues to catch up or surpass their peers in academics.
The institute successfully reintegrates youth back into their communities, schools and family settings by meeting the special needs of the state, as well as the specific needs at the local level, in the community where the program is located. Overall, the institute works to prevent adjudicated youth from committing any new law violations after leaving their program.
Press Release - June 8, 2005 |
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From left to right, Deveron Gibbons – Vice President of Public Affairs/Amscot Financial, Paul Glynn – District Manager/Amscot Financial, Florida House Representative Ken Littlefield, Sal Lopiccolo – Director Of Education/New Port Richey Marine Institute, and Cassie Everett – Branch Manager/Amscot Financial
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| The Kid Companion Program, Kissimmee, FL |
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From left to right, Bill Worling – District Manager, Amscot Financial; Elaine Baggett – Kissimmee Chamber of Commerce Counsel Coordinator; Ivonne Vega – Branch Manager, Amscot Financial; Carmen Castillo – The Kid Companion Program; Deveron Gibbons – Vice President of Public Affairs -
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The Kid Companion Program was established in 1999 by the Retired & Volunteer Program, a sponsored agency of the Council on Aging. The program takes place once weekly, bringing at-risk youth and senior volunteers together for mentoring activities in a safe and caring environment. Paired with senior mentors for one-on-one interaction, the students receive the encouragement they need to develop their social skills and self-esteem while participating in constructive learning activities. Camaraderie is encouraged among the students and mentors through activities such as: arts and crafts, share and care sessions, snack time, guest speakers, volunteer activities, homework assistance and field trips. The children also celebrate their accomplishments with their parents and mentors at an end-of-term Recognition Banquet. Amscot Financial presented a $1,000 contribution to the Kid Companion Program which went toward the purchase of art supplies for the program.
Press Release - May 4, 2005 |
| The Mother and Baby Center, Sanford, FL |
The “Mother and Baby Center” in Sanford, FL is a program of the Seminole County Healthy Start Coalition. It serves as a drop-in center to link families with available community resources, especially those with transportation difficulties. Since 2004, 86 families have received services at the Center in Seminole Gardens Apartments. Amscot Financial presented a $1,000 donation to the Mother and Baby Center which helped them purchase computer equipment for the Children’s Homework Section of the Center.
Press Release - May 18, 2005 |
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From left to right, Yvonne Rodriguez – Branch Manager, Amscot Financial; Monique Williams – Healthy Start Coalition; Florida House Representative Bruce Antone, Darlene McKinney – Healthy Start Coalition; Bill Worling – District Manager, Amscot Financial; Deveron Gibbons – Vice President of Public Affairs, Amscot Financial |
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| Charity Challenge, Altamonte Springs, FL |
Amscot Financial presented a $1,000 contribution to Charity Challenge, Inc. which was founded in 1987 by Florida State Senator Lee Constantine. Young adults from throughout Central Florida compete in six challenging, fun-filled, co-ed athletic events, while giving back to the community at the same time. In 2004, there were 96 participating teams and $515,000 was awarded to over 100 Central Florida charities. Charity Challenge and the athletic event have grown into Central Florida's largest independent charity, raising $5 million over the past 19 years.
Press Release - April 6,2005 |
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Charity Challenge Donation – from left to right, Deveron Gibbons, Vice-President of Public Affairs, Amscot Financial; Mike Hiltz, Branch Manager, Amscot Financial; Florida Senator Lee Constantine, District 22; Kimberly Gibson, Event Coordinator, Charity Challenge; Bill Worling, District Manager, Amscot Financial |
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| Seminole County Healthy Start Coalition, Altamonte Springs, FL |
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Healthy Start Donation – from left to right, Deveron Gibbons, Vice-President of Public Affairs, Amscot Financial; Marnie Shanbhag, Executive Director, Seminole County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.; Mike Hiltz, Branch Manager, Amscot Financial;
Amanda Mishler, Community Liaison,
Seminole County Healthy Start Coalition;
Bill Worling, District Manager,
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Amscot Financial presented a $1,000 contribution to The “Sweet Dreams” Campaign which provides free infant car seats and cribs to families with limited financial means. Since 2003, the Seminole County Healthy Start Coalition has purchased and distributed over 60 items. The goal of the campaign is to reduce the number of accidental infant deaths as a result of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and infant deaths due to the lack of adequate car safety restraints.
Press Release - April 6, 2005 |
| The Mary Bradley Weeks Educational Project, Inc., Sarasota, FL |
Amscot Financial presented a $1,000 contribution to The Mary Bradley Weeks Educational Project, Inc., to help fund the purchase of school supplies for Sarasota and Manatee County students in need. The Sarasota-based non-profit organization was established in 2002 by Mary Bradley Weeks in memory of her two-year-old great grandson who was killed by an unlicensed hit-and-run driver. Participants in the school supply giveaways become eligible by referral from designated community agencies. The giveaways are held before the fall and winter semesters, each August and January. Since the project was founded, hundreds of students have benefited from this
act of love.
Press Release - March 16, 2005 |
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From left to right, Mike Hemminger, Branch Manager for Amscot Financial; Deveron Gibbons, Vice President of Public Affairs for Amscot Financial; Mary Bradley Weeks, Founder of the Mary Bradley Weeks Educational Project; and Darlene Echevarria, District Manager for Amscot Financial. |
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| Central Florida Health Care, Inc., Auburndale, FL |
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From left to right, Richard Holland with Amscot Financial, Marvin Wiley, the Mayor of Auburndale, and Plasheda Jones with the Central Florida Healthcare Marketing Department. |
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Amscot Financial presented a $1,000 contribution to Central Florida Health Care, Inc., a partnership of people, governments and communities working together to meet the local healthcare needs of Polk, Highlands, and Hardee County residents. Founded in 1973, Central Florida Health Care is one of 27 community health centers located in the state of Florida. They provide primary and specialty care at five centers throughout the three county radius, with the Frostproof and Dundee Centers serving the Auburndale community. The contribution will support “Closing the Gap”, a childhood and adult immunization awareness campaign. This program is
primarily funded through the Florida Department of Health.
Press Release - February 17, 2005 |
| Tampa Bay Academy of Hope, Tampa, FL |
Amscot Financial presented a $1,000 contribution to the Tampa Bay Academy of Hope, a grassroots agency serving low-income families who reside in the designated “Enterprise Zone” within the City of Tampa. The agency's programs are designed to help youth who are at-risk of early school dropout. The award will be received by Chief Executive Officer, James M. Evans, former NFL running back for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, servant-leader and Chairman of the Mayor's African American Advisory Council. Evans has served over 100,000 youth and parents through the Tampa Bay Academy of Hope. The donation will go towards providing direct resources for youth and parents in their “Leadership Through Education” Program which promotes rising above adversity, building self esteem, reversing violent trends and
strengthening relationships.
Press Release - January 6, 2005 |
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From left to right, James M. Evans – CEO of the Tampa Bay Academy, local children and Richard Holland – Vice President of Compliance and Security, Amscot Financial
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