/news/tags/lebron-james-family-foundation LeBron James Family Foundation en-US Copyright Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:01:02 GMT /education/2023-06-08/affordable-housing-complex-backed-by-lebron-james-unveiled-in-akron Officials celebrated the opening of the new I Promise Housing apartment complex in Akron Thursday, just a half mile from LeBron James' I Promise School. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:01:02 GMT /education/2023-06-08/affordable-housing-complex-backed-by-lebron-james-unveiled-in-akron Conor Morris /education/2023-03-29/lebron-james-new-house-three-thirty-aims-to-boost-akrons-families-and-economy The LeBron James Family Foundation is trying to create a network of support for young people and families in Akron, and the new House Three Thirty center is the latest extension of James’ promise to the city. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:00:03 GMT /education/2023-03-29/lebron-james-new-house-three-thirty-aims-to-boost-akrons-families-and-economy Conor Morris /news/2022-06-11/three-suspects-arrested-in-beating-death-of-akron-teen-near-lebron-james-i-promise-school Officials say the June 2 incident in Akron that resulted in the death of 17-year-old Ethan Liming may have been started by a toy water gun. Sat, 11 Jun 2022 20:56:05 GMT /news/2022-06-11/three-suspects-arrested-in-beating-death-of-akron-teen-near-lebron-james-i-promise-school Kabir Bhatia /news/2020-12-16/morning-headlines-more-than-400-000-vaccine-doses-to-arrive-by-christmas-covid-19-hospitalizations-hit-another-high Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday provided more details about COVID-19 vaccines on the way; COVID-19 hospitalizations hit another record high on Tuesday; the LeBron James Family Foundation is planning a new development near its I Promise School in Akron; and more stories. Wed, 16 Dec 2020 13:57:54 GMT /news/2020-12-16/morning-headlines-more-than-400-000-vaccine-doses-to-arrive-by-christmas-covid-19-hospitalizations-hit-another-high Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /news/education/2020-11-02/buchtel-student-wins-full-scholarship-to-study-education-at-ua-with-a-promise-to-teach-in-akron-public-schools It's for Akron high school grads who plan to attend the university and then return to APS to teach Mon, 02 Nov 2020 10:00:55 GMT /news/education/2020-11-02/buchtel-student-wins-full-scholarship-to-study-education-at-ua-with-a-promise-to-teach-in-akron-public-schools Kabir Bhatia /news/education/2020-10-07/a-champion-of-change-lebrons-foundation-invites-others-to-see-how-i-promise-program-is-working The LeBron James Family Foundation is hosting the I Promise Huddle this week, a three-day event meant to share efforts to provide equitable education. Thu, 08 Oct 2020 03:12:14 GMT /news/education/2020-10-07/a-champion-of-change-lebrons-foundation-invites-others-to-see-how-i-promise-program-is-working Sarah Taylor /news/community/2020-07-24/lebrons-foundation-opens-i-promise-village-another-step-in-addressing-inequality This summer, the effects of systemic racism have been driven to the forefront. At the same time in Akron, the LeBron James Family Foundation has been… Fri, 24 Jul 2020 10:52:27 GMT /news/community/2020-07-24/lebrons-foundation-opens-i-promise-village-another-step-in-addressing-inequality Sarah Taylor /news/community/2020-03-03/morning-headlines-summit-county-judge-self-quarantines-lake-erie-records-most-ice-free-season Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, March 3: Summit County judge self-quarantines after Italy trip;Lake Erie records most ice-free… Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:11:18 GMT /news/community/2020-03-03/morning-headlines-summit-county-judge-self-quarantines-lake-erie-records-most-ice-free-season Amanda Rabinowitz /news/education/2020-02-12/kent-state-offers-i-promise-students-tuition-free-education Kent State has announced that students in Akron’s I Promise program will be able to attend the university tuition-free. The university will also provide… Wed, 12 Feb 2020 21:32:53 GMT /news/education/2020-02-12/kent-state-offers-i-promise-students-tuition-free-education Sarah Taylor /news/community/2020-01-24/morning-headlines-smucker-donates-1m-to-i-promise-school-bill-allows-earplugs-for-motorcyclists Here are your morning headlines for Friday, Jan. 24:J.M Smucker donates $1M to I Promise School;Legislation would allow motorcyclists to wear earplugs;Men… Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:16:41 GMT /news/community/2020-01-24/morning-headlines-smucker-donates-1m-to-i-promise-school-bill-allows-earplugs-for-motorcyclists Mark Arehart