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Welcome to House Three Thirty
NewsAs the LeBron James Family Foundation works to redefine what a community and family looks like, we continue to break through barriers and open doors for the students and families in Akron.
The Huddle Experience
NewsIt’s been two weeks since the LeBron James Family Foundation and Stand Together hosted the inaugural I PROMISE Huddle in Akron, Ohio.
I PROMISE Out NOW!
News“To the kids that started it all, my I PROMISE families in Akron. These promises are for you, and I hope they may be helpful to every student, classroom, and family across the country. You all inspire me each and every day!
Proud Family
NewsNo matter the world around them, our I PROMISE students continue to be a light and a beacon of hope throughout the Akron community and beyond. Recently, two of our Akron I PROMISE Network students...
Building a Village
NewsRight now in Akron and around the world, many families are struggling. In good times and bad, that means we rally around our families and continue to do everything...
2020-2021 330 Ambassador Applications Now Available
NewsThe 330 Ambassadors are a select group of students from the Akron area chosen each year by the LeBron James Family Foundation to serve as role models and mentors to younger generations in the community, specifically through the I PROMISE School...
Bringing It Home
NewsThe center of every tight-knit family is the age-old tradition of the family meal. More than simply food and drinks, it’s a time for sharing, for telling stories, for staying in tune with each other...
The I PROMISE Village
NewsLeBron’s commitment to his kids in Akron is taking another monumental leap forward with this week’s announcement of the I PROMISE Village by Graduate Hotels.
Heating Up
NewsAs the weather in Akron continues to heat up, summer is just getting started at the I PROMISE School.
Fall & Family
NewsOn a seasonably warm Sunday afternoon in Akron, the I PROMISE School’s 5th graders and their families filed into the Highland Square theatre for an afternoon matinee...
Earned, Not Given
NewsAs LeBron’s Akron I PROMISE Network students arrived at school on Monday morning, they walked with a little extra pep in their step.
Chase Incentive Packaging
NewsThey say it takes a village. When it comes to the LeBron James Family Foundation’s commitment to changing lives in Akron through education, that could not be more true...
A New Semester for I Promise Too
NewsThe I PROMISE program is rooted in creating positive change not just for kids in Akron, but for their entire families as well...
Jarvis Landry Joins the IPS Family
News"I was born and raised in Louisiana, similar to this, similar to Akron. But this right here, this school, this community, it’s about to change things"...
LeBron Message: Home Sweet Home
NewsMan, it feels great to be back in Akron with the family. Don’t get me wrong, I love road games, but...
WKYC'ing the Possible: An Akron Hero
NewsLAB member Patty Burdon, AKA PB Irish, talks about LeBron’s relationship with Akron and St. Vincent – St. Mary High School.
LJFF Announces New Partner in Signet Jewelers
NewsWith one-on-one mentoring defined as a need for its students, the LeBron James Family Foundation has teamed up with Akron-based Signet Jewelers...
23 Big Dreams: Brett Coole
NewsThe incoming 8th grader at Hyre CLC in Akron paced back and forth as he intently watched every play...
New Year, Same PROMISE
NewsWith a new year comes a fresh start, and for the Wheels for Education and Akron I PROMISE Network students...
LJFF & Homage: Just A Kid From Akron
NewsThe Foundation is proud to partner with homegrown clothing company, Homage, on their Just A Kid From Akron t-shirt.
LeBron's 3rd Graders Hop On The Polar Express Powered By FirstEnergyFoundation
NewsIn what’s become an annual Akron treat and a holiday season staple for LeBron’s I PROMISE students, the LeBron James Family Foundation’s 3rd graders will once again hop on board the Polar Express Powered by the FirstEnergy Foundation...
Just A Girl From Akron
NewsIf you caught a glimpse of the latest issue of Cleveland Magazine, you may have seen a recognizable yet unfamiliar face...
We Are Zips
NewsLeBron, The Foundation, and The University of Akron have committed to a long term partnership that will, at the least, see nine classes of Wheels for Education and Akron I PROMISE Network students...
Akron North Track Earns New Uniforms #RepYourHood
NewsLeBron sent his Black Ops team to interrupt North High School’s winter pep rally.
23 Big Dreams: Alissa McCullough
NewsAs a proud member of the LeBron James Family Foundation’s Akron I PROMISE Network, Arlissa embodies the spirit, the fight, and the determination that Akron has become known for.
LJFF Teams Up With World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational
NewsWith its roots planted firmly in Akron, Ohio, the LeBron James Family Foundation is proud to be engaged and active in community events across Northeast Ohio.
I PROMISE Moment: The Team Visits the Ronald McDonald House of Akron
NewsTeam LJFF keeps their PROMISE to serve our Akron community and support our partner’s philanthropic initiatives. We spent quality time at the Ronald McDonald House...
I PROMISE Day at Stan Hywet
NewsLeBron’s Wheels for Education and Akron I PROMISE Network kids experienced another reason why there’s no better place to grow up than Northeast Ohio...
Hometown Innovation With Goodyear
NewsAs the buses pulled up to the famous Goodyear Blimp Hangar conveniently located down the road from Akron, the students looked out the windows with excitement...
AIPN Students and Families Give Back
NewsIn the spirit of his creed, over 100 Akron I PROMISE Network (AIPN) students and their families sacrificed their...
Hard Work Pays Off With LeBron's Hard Work Club
NewsEach month throughout the school year, LeBron’s Foundation team makes the rounds to every Akron Public School (APS) cluster...
Sparking Hope
NewsThree years ago, LeBron and The University of Akron (UA) announced a groundbreaking, never-been-done-before partnership...
Just A Kid From Akron: Cherry Cola Cupcake
NewsLeBron and the Foundation do not have sponsors, we have partners. A partnership is a bond, and bonds are forged in the mutual pursuit of a passion.
Running For Our Kids 2014
NewsLeBron and the LeBron James Family Foundation had over 45 runners participating in either the full or half Akron Marathon.
Summit Cycling Center
NewsHave you seen some of LeBron’s Wheels for Education students riding around Akron on their I PROMISE bikes?
Savannah James Joins Akron History
NewsOne of Akron’s most timeless traditions, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recently christened its newest blimp...
Savannah's Sixth Annual Prom Event
NewsIf you walked into the ballroom of the Hilton Akron-Fairlawn on Monday, you would have thought you were in the wrong place...
Proud to Serve
NewsLeBron’s 330 Ambassadors are proud to be from Akron. They’re also proud to be serving LeBron’s WFE kids this school year! Our Gamma Class...
Meeting of the Minds
NewsA week worth remembering at Foundation HQ as The I PROMISE Institute Bureau descended on Akron for a high powered, higher education, meeting of the minds...
To Believe In Myself
NewsA raucous standing ovation erupted as John Hunter and Kendra Jones proceeded to the front of the packed Akron Public Schools board room.
Symphony Experience
NewsAs world-renowned music from the Akron Symphony Orchestra filled the air, Mr. LeBron’s Wheels for Education 4th graders...
Community Champions
NewsAs LeBron’s Hometown Heartbeat tree was proudly displayed in downtown Akron, the Foundation took this opportunity to reflect on the support of our community.
Just the Kids From Akron
NewsAs he made the long walk from the locker room to the court, LeBron was met with a crowd of familiar faces, twenty-one to be exact.
Just A Kid From Akron
NewsThe tone for the night was set when sixth grade Akron I PROMISE Network (AIPN) student Christian Presutti and...
330's Get a New Home
NewsThe LeBron James Family Foundation's 330 Ambassadors are so much more than high school students. They are 23 hand-picked leaders from across Akron that serve as LeBron's arms and legs in the community...
For Women, Forever
NewsLast night, another Akron parent took center stage. To a capacity crowd at the Akron Community Foundation’s Women Endowment Fund’s...
LJFF Gets Powered By Partnership with FirstEnergy Foundation
NewsOne of the core missions of the LeBron James Family Foundation is to provide its Wheels for Education and Akron I PROMISE Network students with experiences that enrich their lives.
Christmas Is Near
NewsHow was your Thanksgiving break? I spent my Thanksgiving with my family, friends and my team right here in Akron and it was really fun!
Tech Camp 2013: Recap
NewsIt’s not quite the start of the school year, but our Akron Public Schools (APS) have been buzzing with activity over these last two weeks. Why, you ask?
Akron After School Is Back!
NewsA New Year and a new season of Akron After School has officially arrived at Akron Public Schools...
LJFF & UA Mentorship Program Expands
NewsOn a recent cold and cloudy Akron afternoon, passionate and excited University of Akron student mentors arrived at Innes Middle School...
Kris Rhymes Art Installation at IPS
NewsToday the experiential learning continued for all 240 students at the I PROMISE School in Akron - the newly-opened public school established in partnership between the LeBron James Family Foundation...
LAB Elementary Meets for September
NewsMembers of the LAB Elementary team gathered at Akron Public Schools’ Conrad C. Ott building for their monthly meeting...
Caroling In Concert at The University of Akron
NewsSeparated, they’re five letters; yet together, those same five letters represent a powerful, innovative, and passionate community.
How Was Akron After School?
NewsHey Guys! I just wanted to check in to see how the second half of Akron After School went? My Foundation team stopped by to see some of you...
Stay Warm!
NewsHey guys! Mom just told me it is FREEZING in Akron and that all of the schools are closed. I want you to PROMISE me that if you go outside you will...
Savannah’s PROM PROMISE Event
NewsWith her signature bright smile and wide eyes, Mrs. Savannah James addressed the crowd of over 50 Akron teens, "You are beautiful!"
LeBron Message: Checking In
NewsMan, we were back home for a week but it only felt like I got to spend a day in Akron.
A Magical Ride
NewsIt was an eventful week for the Foundation which culminated in a holiday favorite in Akron. On a brisk night, the "LeBron Sleigh" was seen driving around Akron again, but why you might be ask?
The Foundation Partners With Sprite And Family Dollar
NewsIt is time to start thinking about back to school. Not long ago LeBron was preparing to go back to school in Akron. He was in your shoes, just a...
Akron After School Instructor Highlight: Belinda Hinton
NewsBelinda Hinton is an educator, but she did not take the traditional route in getting there. After successfully completing law school and practicing...
Earned Not Given: Akron I PROMISE Network
News"In Northeast Ohio, nothing is given. Everything is earned. You work for what you have." – LeBron James
Hot Off The Presses: A Heartfelt Thank You
NewsIf you caught a copy of last Sunday’s Akron Beacon Journal, you may have seen a spread of hundreds of smiling faces staring back at you.
330 Ambassadors 500 Hours and Counting
NewsThe 330 Ambassadors are a select group of students from the Akron area chosen each year by the LeBron James Family Foundation and Akron Public Schools. These students serve as role models for our Wheels for Education...
23 Big Dreams: Cameron & Carlissa Robinson
NewsThe 13-year-old twins from Jennings Middle School already have a clear vision for the family restaurant they want to open and operate in Akron...
An Akron First: PROMISE Presidents
News"Can anyone tell me what biomimicry is?" No sooner than President Scott Scarborough finished his question, six tiny hands shot up from around the regal, oak crowned and oil painting lined board room...
Partner Highlight: Chase Bank
NewsOur Partners and Friends at Chase Bank are truly the best. Not only do they take care of all of our banking needs, but they believe in the work we do. They support the work we do.
A Special Guest At Hometown Hall
NewsIt was a warm summer night in Akron and the brightness of the day transferred to the faces of the kids and their families as they filed in the doors to enjoy a fun filled night courtesy of Mr. LeBron.
LeBron's Biggest Assist
NewsSince before he entered the NBA, LeBron's commitment to uplifting his community in Akron has always been one of his top priorities...
Happy New Year — 2015!
NewsHappy new year! 2014 was a BIG year for you and me. All of a sudden, my first class of Wheels for Ed kids became Akron I PROMISE Network students and the leaders of my program.
Akron After School 2015
NewsThe leaves are changing, the weather is turning, and Akron After School is starting, it’s officially fall in Northeast Ohio.
23 Big Dreams: Lamar Dampier
NewsIf this story sounds familiar, it’s because it is. As a young boy, LeBron James used to walk the streets of Akron carrying two of his most prized possessions...
Foundation Friday: Snowy Days!
NewsIt has been a busy week for the Foundation. The team started the cold and blustery week off with an early morning trek to what one team member calls, "The second greatest place on earth next to Akron, Ohio!"
Hometown Hall 2015-16 School Year Finale
NewsWith rain pounding the pavement outside, a wave of warmth and excitement permeated the premise at Ellet High School in Akron.
LAB Community: Earned Not Given
NewsFrom health and wellness to law and planning, our LeBron Advisory Board (LAB) Community members come to us from all walks of Akron life.
Secondary | Our Year
NewsYo! We’re headed up North to Toronto and I swear this is the only place colder than Akron…
PROMISE Kept: Running for Our Kids
NewsIt was a truly beautiful day in Akron. The sun had not even shown itself yet when a group of enthusiastic people sporting all white with the brightest Nike...
23 Big Dreams: Wilfred Steadman
NewsAs the young boy sat and stared at the world map hanging in front of the classroom of his Akron public school, he felt a wave of emotions as his eyes scanned for the place he was born.
Force For Good
NewsWhen combined with our partners, the LeBron James Family Foundation aims to be a positive force in the Akron community.
Crystal Clinic Joins The Family
NewsWith an unexpected knock on the door from Santa on a snowy Akron night, the lives of LeBron’s I Promise students and their families changed forever...
Deeply Rooted
NewsFittingly, for the past six years the start of the holiday season for LeBron and the Foundation has coincided with the Akron Children’s Hospital Holiday Tree Festival..
WKYC'ing the Possible: The Impact
NewsAiring in the lead-up to the tip-off of the Cavs’ home opener, WKYC sat down with some of our favorite people, our Akron I PROMISE Network students and parents.
Savannah James Launches Mentorship Program
NewsWhile delivering a powerful keynote speech at the Women’s Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation’s "For Women, Forever" event, Savannah James formally announced her new mentorship program...
AIPN: Dream Big
NewsI am finally back home after being away for a couple of games and man I couldn’t be more excited! Now, I heard some of you got to meet with the new University of Akron President…
SUMMER IS NEAR
NewsHey Class of 2022. Akron After School is over already- feels like time flew by...
Akron After School
NewsHey guys! Big shout out to all of my kids who are at the first day of Akron After School today! Ms. Desiree told me that you guys are going to...
