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Lakers News: LeBron James’ I PROMISE School keeping Family Resource Center open during stoppage

The outbreak of COVID-19 forced the NBA and the rest of professional sports to suspend or cancel events in the hopes of preventing the spread of the virus. However, coronavirus is also affecting countless businesses and public institutions. People are now practicing social distancing and will continue for the foreseeable future.

Accordingly, schools have also begun to close their doors. The closures have created several issues for families, as many of them rely on resources to help them and their children daily.

Founded by LeBron James, I Promise School in Akron, Ohio, was one of the schools that recently closed.