THE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION

Ljff hospitality: within the walls of house three thirty, change is being made through the community education program that provides i promise family members the opportunity to cultivate new skills and engage in job training to gain meaningful employment and work experience. With specially devised industry curriculum delivered by coaches and other industry experts, the first cohort of students are learning in a we are family environment that meets them where they are, making their long-held academic and career goals accessible. It is an educational movement that breaks down barriers and recognizes that a one-size-fits-all approach may not work for all families. The community education program began with eight weeks of training for team members committed to we are family training camp with specialty curriculum delivered alongside industry experts. A particular focus is also placed on life skills including leadership, communication and accountability, skills that are transferrable to all facets of life. Upon completing all sectors of training camp, our first official cohort of team members continue learning in real-world settings, providing various services available within house three thirty. As they practice and master skills across different sectors, they are beginning to develop their passion and build confidence. This innovative job training experience allows them to continue providing for their families while they pursue higher education and cultivate valuable job experience and training. Day-to-day, the community education program is administered by five coaches that oversee team members schedules, administer wraparound supports, and continue to develop appropriate curriculum.

Other i promise initiatives: the core i promise programming offered to all i promise students and their families extends into high school and through college with the i promise network and beyond. Supports for our oldest students include the i promise institute space ljff funds andmaintains with all the resources and specific programming they need to be successful on campus as well as other costs of going to college and experiences provided to help prepare them along the way. Ljff support further extends to i promise parents through the i promise too program that helps them earn their ged and prepare for their next life chapter. Additionally, the foundation provides the i promise village which serves as transitional housing to families within the i promise program who are in need of safe and stable housing. Families stay at the village for free with a commitment to work toward their goals. The foundation also continues to support other efforts important to ourwork to uplift lebron's hometown. This includes the foundation's annual we are family reunion at cedar point that is designed to provide a day of fun for students and families ahead of the new school year. Thisalso includes the james family's regular contributions to their community through savannah james' i promise makeover initiative that aims to empower underprivileged girls from akron area high schools by helping them prepare for prom with dresses, accessories, and words ofencouragement and self-confidence. The foundation plans to continue to support these and other parallel programs that uplift and positively impact its community year-round.