Lebron James' new House Three Thirty aims to boost Akron's families

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• LeBron James Family Foundation ready to open House Three Thirty in Akron
• How much does LeBron's museum cost to tour?
• Sign up for What Happened Now? - a daily email newsletter spotlighting the top news in the Cleveland area each day.
• When is the LeBron James' Home Court museum open?
• LeBron James' House Three Thirty in former Tangier to open for public tours on March 30
• LeBron James Family Foundation: House Three Thirty opens to the public on Akron’s 330 Day
• Akron gets a first look at LeBron James' 'House Three Thirty'

The Cabaret performance area, where Akronites saw many national acts, will retain much of its character from its Tangier days, as a tribute to the George family, who owned Tangier for decades, Campbell said. Anyone who ever went to Tangier for a banquet likely walked down the hallway lined with autographed photos of movie stars, TV personalities and musicians. Now, that hallway is lined with empty frames, to enable people who come to House Three Thirty to create new memories, Campbell said. In another area, a bookshelf becomes a hidden doorway into a secret coffee room, which will double as a conference space. Teachers will be encouraged to bring in their favorite coffee recipes to try out, she said.

LeBron James Family Foundation ready to open House Three Thirty in Akron

The more revenue that comes in, the more support services the foundation can bring to Akron, she said. Reedy, with the LeBron James Family Foundation, led a tour of the building showing plenty of new amenities and artwork featuring James. They included a commercial kitchen that will serve as a learning space and a resource room for employees to get toiletries and other essentials to help them come to work ready.

How much does LeBron's museum cost to tour?

Campbell said the House Three Thirty is still a work in progress − even though most of the renovations of much of the public space is complete. Speaker Mike Johnson's position on Ukraine aid evolved from also requiring changes to border and immigration policy to working with Democrats to pass the latest bills. "They are now being out shot by the Russian side five to one. So Russians fire five times as many artillery shells at the Ukrainians then the Ukrainians are able to fire back," U.S. European Command's Gen. Christopher Cavoli told the House Armed Services Committee. "That will immediately go to 10 to one in a matter of weeks. We're not talking about months."

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House Three Thirty is designed for job training, family financial health programs, tourism, and a safe place to learn. "I'm really proud of this venture, especially because it opens the doors to so many opportunities for our community — job training, employment, [Chase] bank being here and helping our community with their banking needs," she said. "Then a huge ball area where lifelong memories can be made like weddings and receptions and birthday parties, bar mitzvahs and all that goes with that." By June, the hope is to open LeBron James’ Home Court — a museum taking fans through his life and career — along with the full-time opening of the retail shop and a sweets shop selling local ice cream and candy.

Some of the first visitors included LeBron James' mother, Gloria, as well as former St. Vincent-St. Mary basketball teammate and LeBron James Family Foundation employee Willie McGee. “You see everybody, all kinds of nationalities, Black, white, we’re all getting along, and I think it’s great,” he said. That sense of unity was echoed by Kenneth McKenzie, who attended Saturday’s activities with his family. “This is our way of pouring back into the community and thanking everyone for believing in us and trusting us to build this fine establishment right in the heart of Akron,” said Monique Ransome, director of community relations at House Three Thirty. Officials say House Three Thirty will act as a community centerpiece that will encourage current and future generations of residents to achieve their goals and spur further growth and development.

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Part of the foundation's goal with House Three Thirty is to offer retail and restaurants for the public to visit while offering job training and employment opportunities for partner families. Part of the layered approach with the job training, she said, is to take things slow and every employee learns all aspects of the operationm from cleaning to working in the retail shop to food prep in the kitchen to making drinks in the Starbucks. The foundation’s longest running partner, JP Morgan Chase, will also be open on Thursday offering financial planning assistance for I Promise families and community members, the foundation said. The center — with an open house tomorrow on Akron’s annual 330 day (the day the calendar coincides with the area code) — aims to provide job training to Akron families, along with creating an economic engine that will benefit the foundation and the city. Dick’s Sporting Goods will helped the foundation turn the top of the Tangier parking garage into a youth sports complex; preliminary plans call for three basketball courts, a soccer field, and other recreation space. In the former Tangier fountain room will be the only LeBron James-themed sports bar in the world, Campbell said.

LeBron James Family Foundation: House Three Thirty opens to the public on Akron’s 330 Day

"We're trying to build something to where whatever you need, you're able to get in this area, and by being centrally located we want all of Akron to be able to come and join in." "You just have to take the time to care and learn and reach people where they are. That's what this training model is all about." The old Tangier entertainment complex is now the LeBron James Family Foundation House Three Thirty, a multi-purpose space for all to enjoy. Ransome said there are more plans underway to continue helping to support the community.

House Three Thirty will open in stages to enable trainees to adapt comfortably while they continue to train, the foundation said. A barber shop and beauty parlor with braiding station are also on hand, enabling trainees to sign up for appointments. To enable trainees to look their best is part of the support House Three Thirty is designed to provide. According to the LeBron James Family Foundation, "I Promise students, teachers, parents, and family members that have been preparing for employment at House Three Thirty through LJFF’s Training Camp by Graduate Hotels & Saira Hospitality." Dining, retail, entertainment, arts, and mentorship are all a part of the experience. It's a one-stop shop for anything and everything that better supports the Akron community.

"It should bring some pride. A kid from the projects bringing something like this to a city is huge, you know, it's really huge for the city, and I just hope people take advantage of that." DeLondia Feaster of Akron had her 45th birthday party in Tangier and was pleased to see that the foundation kept much of the historic building's integrity. One detail she admired were the picture frames in the main hallway, which were once adorned with photos and posters of entertainers who performed at the previous Akron restaurant and cabaret. The transformed space was created for I Promise families, the Akron community, and visitors from all over the world. "You'll see leather and natural stone. Over time, this building will only just gain more beauty and I think that's very poetic with what we're doing here with job training," says Katherine Reedy, lead designer of House Three Thirty. “We’re going to start doing some career workshops within the community to help people set themselves up for success, whether that’s resume writing, interview, etiquette," she said.

Jennifer and Jim Cauffield are regulars at the center, and on Saturday, brought their daughter and grandson to the festivities. Jennifer said she enjoys bringing friends to House Three Thirty for a slice of pizza or ice cream, and to enjoy performances. The multimedia storytelling experience is based on James’ life, and will feature never-before-seen items, the foundation said. The training facility is designed to blend the supportive “We Are Family” energy that forms the basis of the LJFF I Promise philosophy with real-world opportunities that can change lives, the foundation said. AKRON, Ohio — The LeBron James Family Foundation’s House Three Thirty opened to the public Thursday, March 30, Akron’s 330 Day, offering the community an opportunity to see and experience a unique workforce development facility. The multi-use community space offers several amenities for local residents, fans and I PROMISE families.

Davenport said the workers also receive additional benefits on top of the seven weeks of job training, including free haircuts and hair styling done out of a small salon in the employees' breakroom. The “HealthQuarters” will offer primary care, labs and a variety of other health services, Campbell said, while the I Promise housing complex will provide 50 units of affordable housing to I Promise families. AKRON, Ohio – People, especially LeBron James fans, interested in checking out House Three Thirty won’t have to wait much longer – the community space will open to the public on Thursday, March 30 (also known as 330 Day in Akron) at 6 a.m. This all complements the JPMorgan Chase Community Space where bankers will offer financial advice and products to promote financial health for Akron families. The LeBron James' Home Court museum is located in the lower floor of the House Three Thirty entertainment and job training complex that is open to the public at 532 W. The JP Morgan Chase Community Space where bankers can answer financial questions and offer plans that promote financial health also will debut on the opening day.

"At the end of the day, we were running out of time. Ukraine's getting ready to fall." Majority Leader Chuck Schumer celebrated the bipartisan success of the passage of the foreign aid package Tuesday evening during a late-night press conference following the vote. Thirty-one Republicans joined with 48 Democrats to pass the legislation. That's nine more Republicans than supported the aid package when the Senate last considered it in February. Two Democrats -- Sens. Jeff Merkley and Peter Welch -- as well as independent Sen. Bernie Sanders voted against the legislation along with 15 Republicans.

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The LeBron James' Home Court museum is tucked in the lower level of House Three Thirty, located in the former Tangier entertainment complex. "There's a lot of pride in our city. There's a lot of pride in our program. The museum will feature mementos from his career and life growing up in Akron.