Sharyn

As founder of UBU I found my inspiration from my brother Tony who was a foster child, then adopted by my parents when he was five. After listening to his stories about the treatment he received while in the homes I began to think of what it was like for him as well as the thousands of other kids. I decided to start the school after Tony passed on in 2008. It is my tribute to him and all that he did for me. Of all the things I've done in my life, this is the one thing that truly makes me feel like I'm finally on the right path.

Douglas Hollie

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J. Douglas Hollie is President and CEO of H.E.A.R.T. 2 H.E.A.R.T., Inc. which was established in 2009, and serves five (6) counties in the San Francisco Bay Area, by providing expert services to participants who have complex mental health issues, substance abuse and/or judicial challenges; with the goal to empower participants to achieve success by … Read more

Hemp Products

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I never considered the benefits of raising hemp plants to be used as a product to create clothing, shoes, linen, hats, backpacks and any number of products we can use at UBU. I was at an Easter party last year and met Ed Arber who is the President of the National Hemp Growers Association. He … Read more