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LeBron James Family Foundation announces new ‘House Three Thirty’ community center

As part of his continued investment in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, LeBron James is helping redevelop an iconic space for his community.

In his continued investment back into his community of Akron, Ohio, the LeBron James Family Foundation, the organization behind initiatives like the I Promise school, On Tuesday, the LJFF announced their latest initiative in helping revitalize the Akron community, by turning one of its landmark restaurants into a community center for I Promise families.

The LJFF announced on Tuesday they’d purchased the old Tangier Restaurant building, which was once one of the biggest restaurants in the nation. They were famous not only for their food but also for having legendary acts come through their doors, such as James Brown, Tina Turner, and Fats Domino. The Tangier will now be used for a variety of purposes including recreation, job training, and retail spaces, with the help of a variety of LeBron’s partners in the I Promise community.

Below is a breakdown, from the LeBron James Family Foundation, of what to expect in House Three Thirty by 2022.

  • Financial Health with JPMorgan Chase –A dedicated space where Chase bankers can offer specialized financial advice and products to help more families get on a path to financial health.

  • Sports Complex from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation – The top level of the venue’s parking structure will be converted into a sports complex for physical activities and other year-round indoor/outdoor events for the I PROMISE School, I PROMISE families, and the whole community.

  • Fast Casual Dining with Old El Paso – Old El Paso will help build out at a full-service, fast casual dining space that will bring families together and serve quick meal options, provide space for family-led programming, and help I PROMISE family members get hands-on job training.

  • J.M. Smucker HomeTown Hall –Providing an indoor dining space for large gatherings, the venue’s J.M. Smucker HomeTown Hall will host family meals and community conversations.

Other planned amenities include retail space, a coffee bar, lounge, private card room, ice cream parlor, cabaret and other resources that provide unique experiences for the community and additional job-training opportunities for I PROMISE families.

LeBron’s investment in the city of Akron begins with education but he’s also trying to help empower the families of the students to make sure the entire family has opportunities for growth and success.

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