Amscot Financial Contributes Mini-Grants to 12 Non-Profit Service Groups

TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#givingwednesday–Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented
financial services, recently awarded mini-grants of $100 to $2,500 in
support of 12 different non-profit service organizations located in the
Florida communities where the company serves several million consumers.

“Helping others is important to all of us at Amscot, that’s why we
continue to partner with those organizations who work hard to make a
difference in the lives of those who need it most,” said Ian MacKechnie,
Founder and CEO of Amscot Financial.

Mini-grants went to the following organizations:

• Barrington Middle School FFA, Riverview. The program serves
  6th, 7th and 8th grade students who have an interest in the
  agriculture industry or becoming a better leader. Members study and
  compete in competitions at local, state and national levels to better
  their selves. For more information, please contact the school at:
  (813) 659-7266
• CDC of Tampa, Tampa. They create opportunities by deploying
  comprehensive community development strategies that connect workforce
  development, housing and real estate with education, resident
  leadership and community safety to drive economic prosperity. For more
  information, please visit: www.cdcoftampa.org
• Children’s Home Society of Florida – Central Florida Division, Maitland.
  When children in foster care turn 18, they are considered adults.
  These teens, become responsible for all of life’s necessities
  including shelter, food and clothing without any support systems. CHS
  of Florida provides services to help former foster youth achieve their
  independent living goals. For more information, please visit: www.chsfl.org
• Course of Action Puerto Rico, Valrico. The grant will go
  towards supporting those affected by Hurricane Maria on the island of
  Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit: www.coafoundation.org
• Easterseals Florida, Orlando. The Murray Child Development
  Center is one of the programs they provide consisting of inclusive,
  high-quality child care and developmental programming for children
  with disabilities/special needs as well as typically developing
  children, from birth to five years of age. For more information,
  please visit: www.easterseals.com/florida
• Great Explorations Children’s Museum, St. Petersburg. They
  serve high-risk populations in their community via Museum InReach,
  impacting children on-site at our museum, and Outreaches, where the
  museum brings educational programs directly into schools, centers and
  community events. For more information, please visit: www.greatex.org
• Midtown Academy’s Girls on the Run Program, St. Petersburg. The
  families they serve face many challenges including poverty, community
  violence, mental health issues, absent parents, and lack of positive
  role models. Their goal at Midtown Academy is to make various
  enrichment programs available for our students that can help inspire
  them and help them achieve success all the way up through college,
  career, and life. For more information, please visit: www.pcsb.org/midtown
• Pace Center for Girls, Jacksonville. They provide girls and
  young women an opportunity for a better future through education,
  counseling, training and advocacy. For more information, please visit: www.pacecenter.org
• Pinellas Opportunity Council, St. Petersburg. They help
  alleviate conditions of poverty, revitalize local communities, and
  promote self-sufficiency by mobilizing resources to develop and
  implement programs that deliver an array of services to address
  various individual, family and community needs. For more information,
  please visit: www.poc-inc.org
• The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Gainesville. Their program
  serves at-risk families and individuals by providing assistance for
  overdue bills. For more information, please call: (352) 589-6572
• University Area Community Development Corporation, Inc., Tampa.
  The UACDC serves the University Area Community, where high crime,
  poverty and a lack of basic resources has plagued the area for
  decades. Of those served, 95% are below poverty level. They work to
  improve the economic, educational and social levels of the community
  through youth programs, adult education and resource assistance. Funds
  provided through grants, private contributions and public
  appropriations help residents participate in most programs free of
  charge. For more information, please visit: www.uacdc.org
• Wheels of Success, Inc., Tampa. They help families obtain or
  continue work by providing them with reliable transportation through a
  program of car repairs, vehicle replacement, related licensing
  services, car payments, down payments and car-care classes in
  Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. For more information,
  please visit: www.wheelsofsuccess.org

Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., Amscot Financial is a leading provider of
convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, including cash
advances, check cashing, bill payment, money transfers, prepaid access
cards and money orders. Amscot Financial currently operates 238 retail
financial service centers throughout Florida and employs close to 2,000
associates. Amscot Financial has been recognized by the Tampa Bay
Business Journal as one of Tampa Bay’s Best Places to Work for five
years (2008-2012). For more information on Amscot’s products and
services, community involvement, and career opportunities, please visit
the company’s website at www.Amscot.com.

Contacts

Amscot Financial
Alexandra Bustos, 813-637-6277
abustos@amscotfinancial.com