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"Let's take them to the farm," said a wide-eyed LeBron. "They have that Believeland corn maze, right?"
LAB member Patty Burdon, AKA PB Irish, talks about LeBron’s relationship with Akron and St. Vincent – St. Mary High School.
How are my sixth and seventh graders doing? Every time I see you guys I'm blown away by how much you've grown.
With one-on-one mentoring defined as a need for its students, the LeBron James Family Foundation has teamed up with Akron-based Signet Jewelers...
We love sharing PROMISE kept moments of our WFE kids and AIPN kids. Additionally, we enjoy sharing PROMISE kept moments that happen in our community.
The Foundation is proud to partner with homegrown clothing company, Homage, on their Just A Kid From Akron t-shirt.
With a new year comes a fresh start, and for the Wheels for Education and Akron I PROMISE Network students...
LeBron, 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...
In the words of LeBron James, "BOOOOOOOM! CEDAR POINT DONE CHANGED THE GAME!!!!!" We could not have said it any better ourselves…
With 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.
We are nearing the end of the first half of your 6th grade year! How has it been going? Have you guys done any cool community service projects since cleaning the UA Football Stadium?
LeBron’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...
In the spirit of his creed, over 100 Akron I PROMISE Network (AIPN) students and their families sacrificed their...
Each month throughout the school year, LeBron’s Foundation team makes the rounds to every Akron Public School (APS) cluster...
I can’t believe I’m at the midpoint of the season already. Do you guys feel like your school year is flying by?
"The path is crumbling and the porch is worn down… it’s sad when it should be welcoming!" – Nicole Curtis
You may occasionally see the LeBron James Family Foundation team van cruising in a neighborhood near you.
Man, I love football! What is your favorite sport? Did you guys know that football was one of my favorite sports growing up? I loved running around...
There is no answer without a question. You have to understand that asking for help is a natural part of our growth...
Children danced, parents sang, and everyone ate as a "Lean On Me" pop remix echoed through the cafeteria at Akron’s East CLC. Officially, the event is called a "Hometown Hall" meeting...
It was 8:30 AM on a grey Saturday Morning. With each waterlogged minute, puddles of water became slops of mud as cold rain pummeled the soggy ground.
On Wednesday, October 21, the First Lady, Michelle Obama, took to the podium in front of the same audience...
The sixth and seventh graders recently experienced a special service learning day at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens. This trip introduced them to...
The tone for the night was set when sixth grade Akron I PROMISE Network (AIPN) student Christian Presutti and...
They were with us from the beginning and we will be with them at graduation. Our Class of 2021 is entering sixth grade! As sixth graders...
LeBron James Family Foundation Just Cling It Contest Official Rules...
One 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.
LeBron had a last second request before taking the court in the Cavs primetime showdown against the New York Knicks:
A New Year and a new season of Akron After School has officially arrived at Akron Public Schools...
"This was a dream we had… Nicole Curtis and our Northeast Ohio partners made our dream a reality...
Members of the LAB Elementary team gathered at Akron Public Schools’ Conrad C. Ott building for their monthly meeting...
Separated, they’re five letters; yet together, those same five letters represent a powerful, innovative, and passionate community.
Although LeBron was working in Miami for the past four years, in the words of Foundation Executive Director, Michele Campbell, "The kids would say [LeBron] never left us."
Man, my "kids" are getting big! Every time I see a photo of you guys I can hardly believe my eyes. I’m very proud of the way you’ve grown and matured.
"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...
It 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.
Leaders, was that some of you I saw up in I PROMISE Land last night?! Man, you guys are my heartbeat!
Our LAB Secondary was at LeBron HQ for their monthly meeting. This month, the group of secondary educators and administrators discussed the...
Our family is our greatest gift. This holiday season, our tree overflows in an abundance of love.
What’s up? How’s school been? I know that some of my sixth graders and all of my seventh graders are in middle schools now… do you guys have the changing class thing down?
Happy 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.
The leaves are changing, the weather is turning, and Akron After School is starting, it’s officially fall in Northeast Ohio.
It 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!"
Does a PROMISE translate to elementary students? What impact does a phone call have, if any? What about a letter?
"It’s smelly, it’s ugly, and everything in here is going to go," said Nicole Curtis, sternly, opening the show’s monologue. Her words would set the tone of the show...
We’re a family and that means a lot to me. As a family, we have each other’s backs. We’re a support system.
Man, time is flying by. Are you all adjusted to school and your schedules?
With its towering glass walls and state-of-the-art technology at every turn, the Bridgestone Technical Center is a modern day marvel.
When combined with our partners, the LeBron James Family Foundation aims to be a positive force in the Akron community.
The experts on our LeBron Advisory Boards shared with us the importance of keeping parents and families of our kids engaged. We listened and...
"These cupcakes are no joke!" – LeBron James LeBron takes great pride in striving to be the best both on the court and off the court.
The performance hall of Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts filled with murmurs and excitement as LeBron’s Wheels for Education and...
They entered the amusement park for the by-invitation-only event from the VIP entrance lined with a red carpet.
The mission for this year’s We Are Family Reunion was simple: create the BEST DAY EVER for all of our families as we welcomed a brand new class of 3rd graders into the Wheels for Education program.
Airing 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.
Every kid grows up playing with toys. But not every kid can imagine the possibility of being the one who creates them.
As the East CLC students routinely filed into the gym for their Winter Sports Assembly, little did they know this gathering would be anything but routine.
I 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…
"For us, we’re one big family," said LeBron James when asked why the Foundation’s yearly summer gathering is called the "I PROMISE Family Reunion."
Meaningful and lasting change cannot be created alone. But with partners like Chase, real change is possible.
How has 6th grade been going so far? Are you learning some new and exciting things? It always amazed me how many different things you learn...
Motivated by 1,127 incredible lives, we are passionate about the metric of growth.
I PROMISE Institute to provide resources, research-based interventions, and support to LJFF students on I PROMISE scholarships as they pursue their four-year college degrees
I need you to PROMISE to be a leader and a role model so my Wheels for Ed kids can see the possible within themselves. This is big… it means that you need to do the right thing when doing the right thing is tough...
How has the last couple of days back at school been? Are you bundling up for the cold weather we’ve been having?
The I PROMISE Mentor program is serving our kids for the third straight semester.
As Donald, December’s Just Cling It! winner, strode proudly into the office, wearing his Akron I PROMISE Network (AIPN) sweatshirt, the Foundation team felt accomplished.
For LeBron’s Wheels for Ed kids who graduated into sixth grade and the Akron I PROMISE Network, one phrase embodies their attitude, and it comes...
Just as LeBron found a passion for basketball, he wants to help his kids find their life’s passion by opening doors and providing access to unique opportunities...
How was the Hometown Hall Meeting this past week? I know my East Cluster Akron I PROMISE Network Leaders were in attendance Wednesday night and won some pretty cool things!
We are on a long road trip (and if you were next to me, you would’ve heard me say "Longgggggg road trip.") Over the next week, we’re in four states and five cities...
Taking its commitment to its kids’ college educations one step further, LJFF has announced a pilot for its new Urban Mentorship Program...
I spent my morning shooting free throws because I PROMISED you that I would be your role model...
Ever feel something so deep in the pit of your stomach that you know it’s true? I have that feeling about you guys and 2017.
Two weeks ago, our AIPN students and their families gave back to their community. One week later, our community gave back to our AIPN students...
On Saturday, with lawn mowers, edgers, and flame throwers in hand (yes, you read that correctly), Teams WKYC, Sculpt, Akron General, and Consolidus kicked off the second year of LeBron’s PROMISE Project.
On the first day of black history month and in front of a capacity crowd at The Q, the NAACP’s leaders gathered for a special presentation at center court.
An amazing yard and an amazing game! Akron I PROMISE Network student Treasure continued to be surprised by her PROMISE Project Point Guard...
There is nothing more that I love than eating pie and watching Thanksgiving football, but this holiday is about more than that.
I 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...
"If you listen to LeBron when he talks, he tells you what the game is about for him. It’s about his city, it’s about his kids. That’s what makes tonight so special." – Michele Campbell, Executive Director, the LeBron James Family Foundation
The final day of PROMISE Project Take 2 was a big one. There were 13 yards being renovated on Saturday, July 25...
Oh man, check you guys out! From sixth grade to eighth grade, I’m proud to have you guys representing me and my Foundation.