Athletes Helping Build Schools

Lebron James Helps Build the I Promise School.

Lebron James’ jersey. Source: The NBA Store.

Lebron James is an athlete who helped build a school called the I Promise School. It’s a school that focuses on helping kids who are at risk of falling behind in their education. If the students stay with the school, they get a scholarship to the University Of Akron that covers the entire tuition. You can read more about Lebron’s I Promise School on ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24198453/lebron-james-promise-school-foundation-lasting-legacy-nba

Serena Williams and volunteers build a school in Jamaica

In 2016, Serena Williams worked with a community service organization named the Helping Hands Jamaica. Together, they built a school called the Salt Marsh Primary School. You can read more on ESPN: https://www.espn.com/espnw/culture/the-buzz/story/_/id/14742736/serena-williams-continues-inspire-helps-build-school-jamaica