Bradenton, Fla., June 14, 2008 - Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, held an open house on Saturday, June 14 in Bradenton. Amscot presented a $500 contribution in support of the Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County has been providing hope and opportunity to children for over 60 years. Its mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need help most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

The Boys & Girls Club is a positive place for kids, providing them with an alternative to finding their own recreation and companionship in the streets. A recent study showed that Florida Boys & Girls Club members have lower rates of absenteeism at all grade levels, and significantly lower rates of serious criminal offenses.

The Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County operates five clubs, serving more than 2,500 children.

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 169 tax preparation offices and 169 retail financial service centers throughout Florida and employs more than 2,000 people. Amscot Financial has been recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as one of Tampa Bay’s Best Places to Work for three consecutive years. For additional information, please visit the company’s Web site at www.amscotfinancial.com.