Recently, more than 60 business owners and local residents attended the Cleveland County Chamber's July Business After Hours event hosted by King Law. Attendees participated in the firm's 3rd Annual Christmas In July event. As guests arrived, they were greeted by King Law staff and school supplies were collected and placed under the Christmas tree. All the backpacks, pencils, paper, crayons, binders and monetary gifts were donated to the Department of Social Services to benefit more than 150, school-aged, foster care children living in Cleveland County.
King Law located at 131 W. Marion St. in Shelby is a general service law firm with 15 attorneys and 9 locations across North Carolina and South Carolina. The firm's managing partner, Brian W. King, a Family Law Specialist, spoke during the event and explained that much of the firm's work is spent in the courtroom working with children and their families. "Shelby is a real home for us. We really appreciate it; this is not about our law office, but about kids in DSS Custody having school supplies. We want to give back. We know the terrible situations and we wish you could see the flip side and see how the kid's faces will light up over these gifts. We couldn't do this without you." Also attending and mingling with guests was Deborah Suttles, DSS Foster Care Fundraiser Coordinator. Deborah expressed much appreciation for the numerous donations.
Anyone wishing to donate school supplies may drop them by King Law or directly to Foster Care at the Cleveland County Department of Social Services. Backpacks for middle and high school aged children are the item of greatest need at this time.
Submitted by Kimberly P. Mullinax