Amscot Contributes $10,000 to Support the 100 Black Men of Orlando Scholarship Dinner
ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#okwithamscot–Amscot Financial has stepped forward as a $10,000 Sponsor in an upcoming
dinner benefiting 100 Black Men of America’s Orlando Chapter. The dinner
is part of the chapter’s “Project Success Program,” which will provide
scholarships to African American high school students graduating in
2016. The dinner is slated for Saturday, June 11th at 6pm.
“We believe strongly in supporting scholarship opportunities that reward
and empower those students who have worked so hard to excel,” says Ian
MacKechnie, Amscot’s founder, chairmen and CEO. “Today’s college
students will become tomorrow’s workforce, and we want to help ensure
the best and brightest have access to the education and support they
need.”
To date, the program has helped produce 24 bachelor’s degree graduates,
four master’s degree graduates, as well as a law school graduate. In
addition to this scholarship program, the organization focuses on the
development of youth through several key areas including mentoring,
education, health, wellness and economic development.
The dinner will be held at Rosen Centre Hotel, at 9840 International
Drive, Orlando, Florida. A nationally prominent keynote speaker is
anticipated.
Amscot Financial has more than 240 locations throughout Florida. The
company offers check cashing, cash advances, and free money orders along
with a host of other convenient financial services, 365 days a year.
Contacts
Amscot Financial
Alexandra Bustos, 813-637-6277
abustos@amscotfinancial.com
