UBU BENEFIT CONCERT: MARCH 2, 2020

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UBU Social/Emotional Learning Residencies are Much More About the Celebration of Life through Discovering Everyone's Hidden Treasures of:

• HOPE
• RESILIENCE
• SELF-COMPASSION
• EMPATHY

The UBU Project's powerful, interactive Arts Integration Residencies are showing a marked increase (over 30%) in student comprehension of these wondrous "UBU Treasure Chest Words." Even more so, read the words of UBU Residency Students:

• "I love the UBU Project because it teaches me that I have to treat myself with love and respect and it teaches me how to write music."
• "Hey Mr. David, thanks for telling me about this. The depression I used to have is slowly going away. I'm still trying to love myself but at least I love myself at least a little bit."
• "I like making music and making songs. My treasure chest is in my heart."
• "Mr. David, I understand resilience better. Thank you!"
• "Mr. David, your lessons were amazing. They taught me a lot about hope, resilience, self-compassion and empathy."

Plus these powerful testimonials from others who have experienced the life-affirming work of UBU Founder and Executive Director David Simmons:

• Being .... a student in David Simmons' Songwriting Class, has been a huge part of (my daughter's) finding strength and confidence within herself after her 2018 suicide attempt. I'm beyond thankful. -UBU Student's Mother (via Social Media)
• Hey man! I'm not sure if you really remember me but you were one of the best teachers I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing, and I was in a bad time of my life when I (worked with you) but you always kept me going man. -High School Student, Phoenix AZ (via Facebook Messenger)
• I couldn’t help thinking – as I watched the night unfold – how much your involvement obviously meant to the evening and how much your work must mean to so many kids.  And, by extension, how much better this world is with you in it. -Entertainment Industry Professional (via email)
• The students get to know the social emotional skills they need . . . they also have a new song writing skill that builds their self-esteem and helps them give voice to the struggles of their hearts in a hopeful, compassionate, and empathic way.I highly recommend “ The UBU Project” to other schools and students. -Elementary School Counselor
• Mr. Simmons provides such a wonderful example for all students. Despite the significant struggles that he has experienced throughout his life, he is able to rise up even stronger than before. Not only is he a talented and accomplished songwriter, singer and director, but he encourages others to see the good in even the worst of situations. His workshops create a safespace for students to share their thoughts and feelings. - High School Prevention Coach