Longwood, Fla., April 7, 2007 - Amscot Financial held an open house on Saturday, April 7, at 108 N. U.S. Highway 17-92 in Longwood. Amscot presented a $500 contribution to Charity Challenge, Inc, a non-profit organization that raises and distributes cash to dozens of social service agencies each year.

Senior District Leader Bill Worling, left; Branch Leader Maria Sanchez; Deveron Gibbons, VP, Public Affairs; Florida Sen. Lee Constantine; Joe Judge, Amscot Compliance & Security; Richard Holland, VP, Complian

Charity Challenge, Inc. was founded in 1987 by Florida State Senator Lee Constantine of Altamonte Springs. 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.

Over the past 21 years, Charity Challenge has awarded over $2.5 million to hundreds of local charities. In 2006, Charity Challenge awarded $275,000 in cash to nearly 100 charitable organizations, including the University of Central Florida, Florida Hospital, the Epilepsy Association of Central Florida, the Central Florida Helpline, and Christian Help.

Employment Open House
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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 150 tax preparation offices and 150 retail financial service centers throughout Florida and employs more than 1,500 people. For two years in a row, Amscot Financial has been 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