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The LeBron James Family Foundation and Starbucks To Open Transformative, First-Of-Its-Kind Community Store Inside House Three Thirty

Financial Literacy

With a renewed energy and focus on health top of mind for many as we enter the new year, the LeBron James Family Foundation is already focusing in on fine tuning financial health supports for our families.

Welcome to House Three Thirty

As 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

It’s been two weeks since the LeBron James Family Foundation and Stand Together hosted the inaugural I PROMISE Huddle in Akron, Ohio.

LeBron James Family Foundation

Coming Together, Apart

It was a Taco Tuesday unlike any other. A tradition that typically brings families together...

Our Story

“What’s at stake? Their lives.” – LeBron James

2020-2021 330 Ambassador Applications Now Available

The 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...

For Others

Hanging in shiny, bold letters on the walls of the LeBron James Family Foundation office, these words from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. drive everything we do...

State of the Family

Celebration. 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

As 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.

The LeBron James Family Foundation’s 330 Ambassadors Serve and Experience Charlotte All Star Weekend

Each year LeBron is selected as an All Star, he’s made it his mission to some way leave his mark on the All-Star host city as a way of saying thank you...

We Are Family Reunion Review

It all started with a tweet. Five years ago, Cedar Point extended an offer to name one of their famed roller coasters after LeBron James.

We Are Family Reunion

Continuing to kick off the most epic school year ever, the LeBron James Family Foundation hosted more than 8,000 of its students and their families at Cedar Point...

Chase Incentive Packaging

They 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...

LeBron James Arena Update: May 15

Before the wrecking ball makes its way to the STVM gym, Team LJFF hosted an ice cream social for the STVM students.

Team LJFF Visits Barber CLC

On Wednesday, November 13th, Team LJFF deployed from LeBron James HQ and headed out to Barber CLC for an evening with Mr. LeBron’s WFE kids!

DAP Championship 2016

The DAP Championship Benefiting The LeBron James Family Foundation is the first of four Web.com Tour Finals events to determine what 50 players will earn their PGA TOUR cards.

LJFF Announces New Partner in Signet Jewelers

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...

LeBron's 3rd Graders Hop On The Polar Express Powered By FirstEnergyFoundation

In 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...

All Hands On Deck: LeBron James Clubhouse Kids lend a Helping Hand

On 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...

LeBron James Arena Update: August 16

Did someone say Dunk Contest? The new backboards and hoops are installed!

Just A Girl From Akron

If you caught a glimpse of the latest issue of Cleveland Magazine, you may have seen a recognizable yet unfamiliar face...

Class of 2026 | Welcome To The Family

As summer comes to a close, that time of year when the LeBron James Family Foundation welcomes a brand new class of third graders into its Wheels for Education program...

23 Big Dreams: Alissa McCullough

As 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.

PROMISE Kept: A Long Term Partnership With Cedar Point

In the words of LeBron James, "BOOOOOOOM! CEDAR POINT DONE CHANGED THE GAME!!!!!" We could not have said it any better ourselves…

LJFF Teams Up With World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational

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.

Family Reunion Video

"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."

Savannah's I PROMise Makeover Event 2018

For many high school girls, their vision for the perfect prom is clear. Wearing the perfect dress, they enter a packed room to gazes of excitement and awe...

LeBron James Arena Update: June 28

The bathroom wall is coming down and the concrete is being poured for the base of the floor. Here we go!!!

Knocking Down Walls | IPS

Hosted by the LeBron James Family Foundation, the final review team meeting of the IPS planning process brought to life the visions and dreams...

Garfield Cheer EARNS New Uniforms

In the words of LeBron James, "Wait, you thought we were just doing one drop????? PLEASE…"

General Elective

This fall, LeBron, the Foundation, and The University of Akron’s LeBron James Family Foundation College of Education (LJFFCOE) are giving new life to the term "General Elective."

Running For Our Kids 2014

LeBron and the LeBron James Family Foundation had over 45 runners participating in either the full or half Akron Marathon.

LeBron James Arena Update: September 6

The new floor is installed and the bleachers are being constructed!

Savannah James Joins Akron History

One of Akron’s most timeless traditions, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recently christened its newest blimp...

Savannah's Sixth Annual Prom Event

If you walked into the ballroom of the Hilton Akron-Fairlawn on Monday, you would have thought you were in the wrong place...

Just Cling It! 2016

You may occasionally see the LeBron James Family Foundation team van cruising in a neighborhood near you.

LeBron James Arena Update

Drawings, Drawings and MORE Drawings!!! We are currently working to finalize the drawings for the new gym. Coach Dru has been enlisted...

LeBron James Arena Update: May 31

The bleachers are gone and the floor is being removed. The numerous State Championship banners are being taken down...

Savannah's PROM PROMISE Event

She is a friend, a mentor, a mother, a wife, a businesswoman and much, much more. Savannah is committed to giving back to the...

Sherwin Williams - PROMISE Kept

Gathered in front of the iconic banner of LeBron James that hangs over 10-stories of their global headquarters in downtown Cleveland, the Sherwin-Williams Company...

IPS Parents Proudly Represent

A pillar of the LeBron James Family Foundation’s programming since day one, parent participation is critically important to the education process...

PROMISE Kept: Fighting Irish Basketball Players Commit to UA & CSU

They’ve dazzled in the LeBron James Arena at St. Vincent – St. Mary High School and next fall...

LeBron James and Sprite Team Up to Renovate the Westbank Unit Boys & Girls Club in New Orleans

This All-Star Saturday, LeBron James and Sprite revealed the completely renovated Boys and Girls Club of...

330's Get a New Home

The 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...

Just Cling It! Official Rules

No 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

LeBron James Family Foundation Just Cling It Contest Official Rules...

For Women, Forever

Last 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

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.

Front Page News: School e-library, with help from LeBron James, among largest in nation

Partnerships are the Foundation’s and LeBron's lifeline. Kids are the Foundation’s and LeBron's passion. We are blessed to work with...

Kris Rhymes Art Installation at IPS

Today 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...

Love at First Sight

There was a long, silent pause as LeBron walked into St. Vincent – St. Mary High School’s LeBron James Arena for the first time.

LEBRON JAMES ARENA

Have you heard the news? It’s official, the plan for LeBron James Arena at St. Vincent – St. Mary High School has hit the media.

Savannah’s PROM PROMISE Event

With her signature bright smile and wide eyes, Mrs. Savannah James addressed the crowd of over 50 Akron teens, "You are beautiful!"

Family Now, Family Forever

Around this time of year when holiday traditions abound, 'tis the season for family. But for the LeBron James Family Foundation, it's always the season for family...

Earned Not Given: Akron I PROMISE Network

"In Northeast Ohio, nothing is given. Everything is earned. You work for what you have." – LeBron James

330 Ambassadors 500 Hours and Counting

The 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...

LeBron James Arena Update: October 11

The gymnasium is 90% complete. The Fighting Irish played a volleyball game in The LeBron James Arena this week. The lighting, the bleachers...

LeBron James Arena Update: November 22

The Women’s Basketball Team didn’t just get new uniforms as promised by LeBron. They also will be...

AIPN | Just Cling It!

LeBron James Family Foundation Just Cling It! Contest Official Rules

23 Big Dreams: Miah Massey

When Miah entered third grade, she entered the LeBron James Family Foundation’s original class of "Wheels for Education" students. With this added layer of support, Miah’s confidence...

LJFF Teams Up With Little Tikes

At just three years old, LeBron James dunked a basketball for the first time on the Little Tikes hoop in his living room.

23 Big Dreams: Lamar Dampier

If 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...

LeBron James Donates $2.5M To NMAAHC'S Muhammad Ali Exhibit

When it comes to athletes who have been able to transcend sport and impact lives for future generations...

Force For Good

When combined with our partners, the LeBron James Family Foundation aims to be a positive force in the Akron community.

LeBron James Arena Update: October 25

Check out the new scoreboard in The LeBron James Arena. It was hung this week!!!

Aboard The Polar Express Powered By The FirstEnergy Foundation

The LeBron James Family Foundation partnered with the FirstEnergy Foundation to create this special journey to the North Pole...

Love At First Bite: LJFF & Baker Blvd.

"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.

UA PROMISE Mentor Celebration 2018

Educational and emotional support. Knowledge. Guidance. Life-changing confidence. These are all critical resources the LeBron James Family Foundation’s I PROMISE students receive...

LeBron James Named AP Male Athlete of the Year

For LeBron, this was bigger than another individual award. His achievements are the achievements of his family, his friends, his fans, and his Foundation.

Show Off

LeBron brought his good friend and newest teammate, Mike Miller, to work out with him at the LeBron James Arena at St. Vincent – St. Mary High School.

It's Playoff Time!

Hey guys! I am so excited for the playoffs, I feel like a little kid! I’m pretty sure if we don’t start playing soon, my wife Savannah and my boys...

STVM Holds Inaugural LeBron James Classic

On December 20, 2014, the school on Maple St. played host to the first ever LeBron James Classic in the newly christened LeBron James Arena.

Savannah James Launches Mentorship Program

While 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...

LeBron’s Hard Work Club

In the words of LeBron James, "Team game STRONG."

AIPN Family Reunion Video

"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."

Wingfoots Soar

For four hours on Sunday, the LeBron James Arena in Akron was the home of high school basketball in America...

The Gold Standard

Just as LeBron James put his city on the map and set the standard for greatness in his hometown...

A Special Night With Ebony

"Being a hero to this girl Ebony is the reason that I keep going every single day!" – LeBron James

The I PROMISE School

The LeBron James Family Foundation’s I PROMISE Program has led to something bigger than anyone could have imagined...

LeBron James Arena Update From Cleveland.com

Courtesy of Cleveland.com: Through the glass windows set inside silver doors on the edge of the cafeteria and beyond the yellow ‘CAUTION’ tape...

LeBron James Receives NAACP Jackie Robinson Sports Award

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.

AKRON AFTER SCHOOL RECAP

During this spring’s eight-week session of Akron After School (AAS), the LeBron James Family Foundation team spent afternoons...

2018 Women of Our Future Kick Off

Buchtel CLC was abuzz for the first meeting of 2018 for Savannah’s Women of Our Future (WOOF) program...

Just Cling It! 2014 Official Contest Rules

LeBron James Family Foundation Just Cling It Contest Official Rules...

Panera Bread Raises Dough For LJFF

Covelli Enterprises, the Ohio-based largest franchisee of Panera Bread, is opening its arms and its local locations to the LeBron James Family Foundation to raise funds for the upcoming I Promise School...

First I PROMISE Watch Party A Resounding Success

"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

Hometown Hall - Firestone Cluster

Inspired by LeBron’s commitment to always pushing to be better, the LeBron James Family Foundation proudly hosts monthly hometown hall meetings...

Coming Together

As incredible as he is, LeBron James is one man. His dream is to change the world...