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NewsThe LeBron James Family Foundation and Starbucks To Open Transformative, First-Of-Its-Kind Community Store Inside House Three Thirty
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.
Redefining Community
NewsCommunity comes in all shapes and sizes. Some communities are close in proximity while others are more spread out. Some rally together, some stand alone.
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...
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...
State of the Family
NewsCelebration. Communication. Community. The LeBron James Family Foundation’s first-ever State of the Family was all about coming together and sharing where we are and where we’re going on our journey to create change...
New Look + Big Plans
NewsAs we continue to dig deeper and deeper into the needs of students and families in our community, the LeBron James Family Foundation’s story is constantly evolving.
Promising Results
NewsJust a couple years ago, it was an ambitious idea with education-changing implications. Two Springs ago, it was an announcement driven by hope and community support. Months later...
LeBron’s 330 Ambassadors Serve Charlotte
NewsLeBron had provided the 330 Ambassadors with a life experience that showed them new opportunities, new ways of thinking about things, and new ways to serve their community...
We Are Community
NewsTo be part of a community means to uplift, collaborate, and engage with those around us to achieve shared goals greater than ourselves.
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"...
LAB Highlight | Sherry Neubert
NewsWe love sharing PROMISE kept moments of our WFE kids and AIPN kids. Additionally, we enjoy sharing PROMISE kept moments that happen in our community.
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.
Working Hard
NewsWe 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?
Leaders in Our Community: Pierce Jordan
NewsThird year 330 Ambassador Pierce Jordan is a leader for our kids and our community...
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...
Thank your Mr. Todd!
NewsA very special thank you to LAB Community board member, Todd Stein, for donating to the...
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.
LeBron Earns J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
NewsThe J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award recognizes the NBA player, coach, or athletic trainer who shows outstanding service and dedication to the community.
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...
LAB Community Highlight: Vanita Oelschlager
News24 hours a day - 7 days a week - 365 days a year; this is true commitment. Vanita Oelschlager exemplifies the definition of dedication by remaining...
LAB Elementary Retreat
NewsThe LAB Elementary board took a "work site modification" and spent the day working in the beautiful and rustic Bath Community Park.
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.
Metis Construction Brings Home Hardware
NewsIn front of a capacity Cleveland crowd, Michele Campbell, Executive Director of the Foundation, presented the Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service
LAB Community Highlight: Todd Stein
NewsNot only is he dedicated to his family and business, he keeps his word and his actions show that he is committed to making a difference in our community as a member of...
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...
Rise And Work For What You Have
NewsWhile most sixth, seventh, and eighth graders spent their early mid-spring Saturday morning in bed, LeBron’s kids were serving their community.
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.
LAB Community: WE PROMISE
NewsWe are the LeBron Advisory Board: Community and we are excited to share in your journey through graduation!
Force For Good
NewsWhen combined with our partners, the LeBron James Family Foundation aims to be a positive force in the Akron community.
LAB Community Update: Reunited
NewsReunited and it feels so good…August was full of LJFF activities we participated in so we met in July, and then again in September, and boy does it feel good...
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...
Project Ed Bear
NewsThe Monday after Thanksgiving is very important to the Akron community for a reason bigger than Cyber Monday.
LAB Community: June 10 Meeting
NewsAn overview of the Wheels for Education program and all of the coordinating components was needed so all best understand the hometown kids we serve. The remainder of the...
LAB Community: First Meeting
NewsAfter getting to know one another and learning more about the Foundation initiatives, we are excited to kick it into high gear in June.
Witness Irish Forever: PROMISE Kept Winter Sports Uniform Unveil
NewsA PROMISE KEPT is a special thing. In continuation of his PROMISE to the St. Vincent-St. Mary High School community to outfit the entire...
A Ride On The Rougarou
NewsTwo weeks ago, our AIPN students and their families gave back to their community. One week later, our community gave back to our AIPN students...
LAB Community Highlight: Willie
NewsWillie and LeBron cultivated a lifelong friendship in the classrooms of STVM and on the court as they brought home three state titles for the Fighting Irish!
A PROMISE To Your Community
NewsI heard you guys had a special day at The University of Akron's Homecoming. A little snow, rain, hail and sun didn’t stop you guys from making...
W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Community & A Common Goal
NewsAn unwavering commitment to community. Increased opportunities for the youth and families...
LeBron Message | Healing
NewsA tragedy took two members of our family way too soon. It hurts. Our whole community is feeling it...
LAB Community Highlight: Michelle Giancarli
NewsAs an enthusiastic member of the LeBron Advisory Board: Community and the dynamic energizing coach during Team LJFF Huff n' Puff sessions, she reminds us that...
LeBron Message | Community
NewsLife can be scary and it can be difficult. We lost two members of our family and that hurts.
