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.

Making Connections

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I met John Ivey at Mike Norris’ event in Oakland and he invited me to the Youth Service Providers program headed up by Tony Greer in Oakland on the first Monday’s of the month. There must have been about 35 individual program directors, attorneys as well as city and country program officers. I loved that … Read more

Student Recruiter

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I met Norma Ward at the event in Oakland Mike Ward and Vida Blue produced for youth sports. We talked about 30 minutes at the event and I knew immediately she is a great fit for our Student recruitment program. Norma has 18 years experience working with youth and young adult programs throughout the East … Read more