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Leaning on Family
NewsThe deliveries come in associates’ personal cars. No set time, just whenever they have any items and a minute to spare...
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...
Glow & Grow
NewsIn year one at the I PROMISE School, our students aren’t just growing. They’re glowing. To celebrate all of its students’ success and achievement in the first half of the school year...
Heating Up
NewsAs the weather in Akron continues to heat up, summer is just getting started at the I PROMISE School.
A Monumental Year
NewsMeanwhile, another monumental moment was brewing just down the street from the I PROMISE School. Recognizing that his kids need a larger space to gather, to play, and most of all, to ball, LeBron and his Foundation teamed up with the 2K Foundation...
A New Home for the Holidays
NewsMeanwhile, another monumental moment was brewing just down the street from the I PROMISE School. Recognizing that his kids need a larger space to gather, to play, and most of all, to ball, LeBron and his Foundation teamed up with the 2K Foundation...
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...
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.
All Hands On Deck: LeBron James Clubhouse Kids lend a Helping Hand
NewsOn Monday, July 22, the Foundation had ten very special visitors! These visitors did not stop by just to look around, they came to help, and what an...
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...
Happy New Year
NewsHey guys! How are MY Wheels for Ed kids doing? Can you believe the year is almost over? Time is flying by. I remember just eight years ago...
Garfield Cheer EARNS New Uniforms
NewsIn the words of LeBron James, "Wait, you thought we were just doing one drop????? PLEASE…"
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.
Just Cling It! 2016
NewsYou may occasionally see the LeBron James Family Foundation team van cruising in a neighborhood near you.
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 CLING IT!: six months, six winners, six grateful families and six special memories
NewsIn January we traveled to Schumacher, in February we traveled to McEbright, in March we traveled to Harris, in April we traveled to...
Just A Kid From Akron
NewsThe tone for the night was set when sixth grade Akron I PROMISE Network (AIPN) student Christian Presutti and...
Just Cling It! Official Rules
NewsNo Purchase Necessary. The LeBron James Family Foundation Sweepstakes ("Contest") is open to residents the State of Ohio who are...
JUST CLING IT! 2014 OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES LIST
NewsLeBron James Family Foundation Just Cling It Contest Official Rules...
Spotted: First Just Cling It! Winner of the School Year
NewsWe found our first Just Cling It! winner of the school year!!! If you are a Wheels for Education parent or guardian, display your 2013-2014 "Proud Parent" cling...
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...
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...
LeBron James Arena Update: November 22
NewsThe Women’s Basketball Team didn’t just get new uniforms as promised by LeBron. They also will be...
Just Cling It! November Winner
NewsIt wasn't tough to find a proud parent in the Ellet area. While driving around in late November, the Foundation Team spotted a Betty Jane Elementary...
Special Shout Out
NewsHey guys! How are all of MY kids doing? I bet your summer has been just as busy as mine… I hope you have heard the news that I am now a...
LJFF Teams Up With Little Tikes
NewsAt just three years old, LeBron James dunked a basketball for the first time on the Little Tikes hoop in his living room.
Act Three | Broadway
NewsJust a few blocks down from Times Square, fans would find LeBron’s 330 Ambassadors...
Child Highlight: Mr. Blake
NewsThe Foundation team had the pleasure of hanging out with a very special WFE student this week. His name is Blake and he actually just celebrated...
Just Cling It! May’s Winner
NewsBoth her son, Jaime, and her daughter, Jordan, have earned all of Mr. LeBron’s wristbands, and they are not stopping there. This year, both...
Just Cling It! is Back
NewsThe experts on our LeBron Advisory Boards shared with us the importance of keeping parents and families of our kids engaged. We listened and...
JUST CLING IT!: June Winner
NewsSpend five minutes with Kindra and her family and you will fall for her four darling children. "He steals all of my bands," Breanna said, pointing to...
JUST CLING IT!: MARCH’S WINNER
NewsThe March "Just Cling It!" Winner, Shannon Vargo and her family live with the mindset that...
The PROMISE Land
NewsEach home game, just before tipoff, LeBron will look over his shoulder toward the home hoop and smile...
The Gold Standard
NewsJust as LeBron James put his city on the map and set the standard for greatness in his hometown...
Just Cling It!
NewsIt is time for our second Just Cling It! contest! From November 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014, the Foundation will select one winner per month.
Just Cling It! December Winner
NewsAs 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.
The Key To The City! PROMISE Pass
NewsJust 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...
Just a Kid
NewsI am just a kid from Akron, Ohio, from the inner city. Every night I walk into the locker room and see an NBA jersey with my name on the back of it, I am blessed.
Just Cling It! 2014 Official Contest Rules
NewsLeBron James Family Foundation Just Cling It Contest Official Rules...
IPS Transformation Phase 1
NewsWith opening day for the I Promise School just over a month away, this week brought another milestone in the materialization of the LeBron James Family Foundation’s vision to change urban, public education...
And To Arrive On Time For All Of My Classes
NewsMan, you just keep growing and growing and growing… Pretty soon you’re going to be in high school, and then college! You have me feeling OLD.
Promise Keeper: Patty Burdon
NewsBeautiful, fun-loving, enthusiastic, radiant, amazing, glowing, loving, passionate… these are just a few of the many great sentiments our Foundation team had to say...
Keeping Our Promise
NewsHey WFE Kids! It seems like just yesterday that we met you at the I PROMISE Family Reunion. How is school going? We hear you have...
