/24-7PressRelease/ - NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, July 05, 2007 - JK Harris & Company President and CEO John Harris announced today that $14,000 will be donated to the City of Charleston Fireman's Fund to help the families of the nine Charleston firefighters who lost their lives battling a fire at a furniture store in Charleston, SC, on the evening of June 18.
Harris states his North Charleston-based company, which is the largest tax resolution firm in the nation, collected $9,000 in voluntary donations from employees. The company also matched, dollar for dollar, the first $5,000 that was collected to bring the grand total to be given to the Fireman's Fund to $14,000.
"Our employees wanted to help the families of these nine heroic firefighters," Harris said. "And just like many times before, our employees showed their compassion to help those in need."
Over the last two years, JK Harris employees raised money for victims of Hurricane Katrina, and raised additional money for a fellow employee, who is confined to a wheelchair and was in need of a new specialty van. In each instance, JK Harris matched the employee's contributions.
The loss of the nine firefighters was the biggest loss of firemen anywhere in the Untied States since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. It was also the first time a firefighter was killed on the job in Charleston since 1965. More than 10,000 mourners, including firefighters from across the country, attended the public memorial service for the firemen on June 22 at the North Charleston Coliseum.
Harris felt it was important to show support for all of the brave men and women who risk their lives to make the Charleston community a safe place to live.
"These families have experienced a tremendous loss," Harris said. "I am very proud that our employees have shown where their hearts and minds are - with the fallen firefighters and their families."
About JK Harris:
JK Harris & Company, LLC, (www.jkharris.com) based in North Charleston, S.C., is the nation's largest tax resolution firm and has served over 170,000 customers since its founding in 1997 by John K. Harris. JK Harris consultants are available to meet with consumers in over 450 locations nationwide by appointment only. The company also provides services for consumer and commercial debt, student loan debt, investment fraud, financial planning, tax return preparation, and audit representation.
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