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Join Our UBU Community of DONOR Champions

  • Hugh Jackman, Hollywood CA   
  • JK Simmons, Hollywood CA
  • Kevin Pollack, Hollywood CA  
  • Rick Reddick, Hollywood CA
  • Neal Doughty, REO Speedwagon 
  • Emilio Castillo, Tower of Power
  • Jeff Moore (Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Centers), Phoenix AZ   

  • Buddy Flint, Sun City AZ
  • Molly LaJoie Plutniki, Scottsdale AZ
  • Dr. Elizabeth Simmons-O'Neill & John O'Neill , Seattle WA   
  • Evelyn Pine, San Francisco CA  
  • Margaret Curry, NYC   
  • Peter & Phyllis Strupp, Carefree AZ   
  • Renee Ryan, Phoenix AZ   
  • Rick Mitchell, Phoenix AZ    
  • Robbi Marlowe, Phoneix AZ   
  • Stephen Hesla, Missoula MT   
  • TAD Management (Nick & Terry Davies), Phoenix AZ  
  • Fred and Audrey Dorffman, Cottonwood AZ 
  • Joe Butcher, Huntington Beach CA   

  • Daniel Kimble, Eugene OR
  • VANESSA CARROLL, Phoenix AZ
  • Bobby Underwood, NYC
  • KRISTY SPROUL, Phoenix AZ
  • AMIR GLOGAU, Scottsdale AZ
  • BETH KALIKOFF, Chandler AZ
  • DESIREE MCDONALD, Phoenix AZ
  • OLGA VERSEN, Evenston IL 
  • Bill  & Patsy Brunner, Sedona AZ   
  • Dana Peri, Los Angeles CA 
  • Prof. Michael Smith, Ellensburg, WA  

  • ALVIN ROLLIER
  • PATSY AND BILL BRUNNER
  • ALYSSA ROBIS
  • BETH KRASEMANN
  • CATHERINE COLUCCIO
  • JACQUELINE RIFKIN
  • JIMMY CHASE
  • MICHAEL DOYLE
  • MICHAEL HASLANGER
  • PAMELA HUGGINS 
  • Katie Sexton
  • Alex Perillo
  • Tobias Deardorff

  • PATTY GREEN
  • REED GLICK
  • RICHARD LIPPERT
  • RICHARD MARTIN
  • ROBERT QUIRK
  • THOMAS BARRETT
  • CHRISTOPHER L. VILLARREAL
  • CRAIG ZIESMAN
  • GAIL MARLOWE
  • KIMBERLY ZINEVICH
  • LINDA SEXTON 
  • Alicia Chase
  • Sherrie Kelly
  • Shelby Ryan


  • MARCY LARONT
  • MARLYS MCFARLAND
  • MICHELLE MCMURRY-HEATH
  • SARAH BYRNE
  • TWYLA JOHNSTON
  • VANESSA HYDEN
  • Julie Wright
  • Dave Ryan
  • Meribeth Snively (Reeves)
  • Linda Murphy
  • Corbett LaDuke
  • David Simmons
  • Meribeth Snively (Reeves)
  • Tobias Deardorff


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The UBU Project is a registered 501(c)(3) EIN #: 84-2251623

UBU Project Budget Lines


  • $2,500: 1 week residency in Phoenix Valley
  • $3,500: 1 week residency  in Greater Arizona (includes travel, housing, Per diem)
  • $6,000: 1 week residency in Continental USA  (includes travel, housing, Per diem)
  • $7000: 1 week residency in Alaska or Hawaii (includes travel, housing, Per diem)  
  • International Residencies Negotiated on per-event basis
  • Teacher Training, Professional Development Workshops and  One Day/Weekend Workshops negotiated on a per event basis
  • $100,000: Covers the current UBU Project Annual Budget 

The Following Organizations Have Provided Grants and Additional Funding for UBU Education Partners;

  • Arizona Governor's Office on Youth Faith and Family 
    • (I've Got Something Better program)
  • United Way of Missoula County (Missoula, Montana)
  • United Health Care
  • Fiesta Bowl Foundation
  • Arizona Community Foundation 

The UBU Project is Also Eligible for the Following ADE Grant Programs

  • Title 1 (Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged)
    •  https://www.azed.gov/titlei/ 
  • Title 3 (English Learners)
    •  https://www.azed.gov/oelas/title-iii/ 
  • Title 4a (Student Support and Academic Enrichment)
    •  https://www.azed.gov/titleiv-a/ 

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Donate & Become a Sustaining, UBU Project Champion

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! 


Join us and become part of the solution!


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)

LINK: TEEN SUICIDE RATES RISING!
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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 LIFE-CHANGING WORK OF THE UBU PROJECT!


(The UBU Project is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Corporation. For details please contact us at: info@ubuproject.org)

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