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.

Consciousness

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I was at an event in Oakland on Wednesday and met a woman who works at a charter school. It is always amazing to me how many people are stepping up to the plate and helping the children who don’t have the help at home. If you didn’t come from a dysfunctional home, you can’t … Read more

Golf Tournaments

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I had such a great call from Valerie Bocage on Thursday. It was the two year anniversary of the day I spoke at her event,  Powerful Women International, in Berkeley. She was calling to tell me I had been nominated for a Humanitarian award, and I won! Isn’t that amazing! We got to talk about … Read more