UBU Mission: To end youth suicide, addiction & bullying through arts integration
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The mission of The UBU Project is to end youth suicide, addiction and bullying through arts integration. It may seem like a daunting task; however, The UBU Project is Doing Something About it!
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Quite simply put: The UBU Project teaches suicide prevention, drug prevention and anti-bullying through Interactive, Performing Arts Integration (Social/Emotional Learning)
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."
Suicide is a Leading Cause of Death for Youth in America. Our Kids Need:
Hope | Resilience | Self-Compassion | Empathy
- Suicide is the leading cause of death for children ages 10-14 in Arizona alone (NPR)
- Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for youth nationwide ages 14-24 (CDC)
- There are suicide statistics for children as young as 5 years old. Kindergartners are choosing to end their own lives. (CDC)
- Drug overdose deaths among teenagers rose sharply over a one-year period according to federal data. “This is a public health crisis,” said Dr. Wilson Compton, deputy director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. (NIDA)
- Bullying is a form of youth violence. Almost all children will at some time experience bullying behavior as bully, victim, and/or observer of others being bullied. "Bullying is a major public health problem. Nearly 30% of American adolescents reported bullying experiences as the bully, the victim, or both." (CDC)
Read the inspiring words of UBU Residency Students:
- "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!"
- "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."
- "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)
- "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. His workshops create a safe space for students to share their thoughts and feelings." - High School Prevention Coach
Help us encourage our youth to find and honor their own voice!
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(The UBU Project is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Corporation. For details please contact us at: info@ubuproject.org)
UBU Student/Participant Videos Tell Their Own Story!
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