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Park Club Classic Golf Tournament Impact and Thank You

It has taken us a moment to cross all our tees and dot our I’s, but results are finally in and we really are so grateful for the support of this year’s Park Club Classic. You helped raise $26,546!

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It was a resounding success and we didn’t let the rain drag us down! Whether donating time as a volunteer, donating a basket or auction item, purchasing tickets, bidding at the auction, golfing, or sponsoring the event – this would not have been a success without each person involved.

 

15 Sponsors
19 volunteer hours

53 donors
92 attendees

Our continued thanks to our sponsors and donors. Click here to see photos from the event or here to sign up for updates on next year’s event.

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Hope Center Soft Opening Next Month

We are excited to announce the soft reopening of the Hope Center happening in early August 2023.  Located now at 243 Sears Street at Hope House, the Hope Center is opening its doors to resume some of its programming, continuing in the 20+ years of service to our Broadway Fillmore community and Western New York. 

Our clothing boutique and personal essentials pantry will be opening on Monday, August 7, 2023 in the lower level of Hope House. Entry to the building is on the south side of the building, with walking and driving access to the parking lot from either Sears Street or Playter Street. Enclosed is a flyer to share with your networks and clients as well as hours below. 

Personal Essentials

  • Every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursday of the month
  • 1:30pm – 4:00pm

Clothing Boutique

  • Monday – Friday
  • 1:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Maximum five (5) items per month

Our food pantry will be reopening at a later date – stay tuned for more information on that date and a community resource day to launch the full grand opening of the Hope Center in the Fall. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Hope Center Director, Kevin Glover at 716-290-7543 or kglover@urbanctr.org.

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Give716

We are grateful and excited to have taken part in this year’s Give716 campaign. Raising over $5,000 to support our Hope Center and homeless outreach teams this year, donations help ensure that our clothing boutique, essentials pantry and outreach team have what they need to operate each day.


The Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres Foundations held this 36-hour online campaign again as an opportunity to support organizations like ours and raised $1,116,525 for our Western New York community. 

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Registration Still Open for Park Club Classic Golf Tournament, Darryl Talley to Make Special Appearance

Team registration is still open through June 16 for the 7th Annual Park Club Classic Golf Tournament. The Matt Urban Centered is honored to be chosen as the beneficiary of this year’s tournament on Monday, June 26, at the Park Country Club and organized by the Park Club Women’s Activities Association and thrilled to have Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame inductee attending as special guest. Read the full article here.

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Join Us for Trunk or Treat!

The arrival of fall is upon us once again, which means it’s almost time for our annual fall community event at the Buffalo Central Terminal! Stop by with your children to enjoy a safe, family friendly event. We’ll have lots of fun activities for youth and families on the Central Terminal’s great lawn along with trick-or-treating, cider and donuts at their parking lot.
 
 
Date: Tuesday, October 25 (Rain date: Wednesday, October 26)
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Location: Buffalo Central Terminal, 495 Paderewski Drive, Buffalo, NY 14212
 
 This year also features the launch of Buffalo Central Terminal’s Seat at the Table! This community gathering space on the Terminal Great Lawn was inspired by community input and highlights two extra long tables and sculptural seating. 
 
*Masks are not required to attend this event*
 
 
We welcome volunteers to participate in the event by decorating their vehicles and passing out candy to trick-or-treaters. Those interested can contact Tyrese Davis at internhousing@urbanctr.og or (716) 387-0596 to register a car for the event.
 
 
We are accepting in-kind donations of candy, juice boxes, donut holes, pumpkins, art supplies, and bags for trick-or-treaters. Any donation, at any level, is greatly appreciated and will be publicly recognized. Click here for our sponsorship form or contact Tyrese Davis at internhousing@urbanctr.org or (716) 893-7222 x231.
 
 
For more information on the event and general inquiries, contact Tyrese Davis at internhousing@urbanctr.org or (716) 893-7222 x231.
 
 
Keep an eye on our Facebook event page for more updates!
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Bid Opportunity: IT Services, November 1, 2021-October 31, 2022

The Matt Urban Center is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Information and Communication Technology services between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022.

The full Request for Proposals can be viewed HERE.

Sealed proposals will be received until Friday, October 29, 2021 at 3:30 PM via U.S. Mail or delivery to:

Ryan Undercoffer, Chief Community Development Officer
Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY
1081 Broadway
Buffalo, NY 14212

Questions on this request may be directed to rundercoffer@urbanctr.org or (716) 893-7222 ext. 219.

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Another way to get in touch!

The Matt Urban Center’s Housing and Community Development Department has created a new way for you to contact us! Since our service area has expanded, we want to reach as many people as possible. With our new Inquiry Form, any small group or block club can schedule a time to meet with us- virtually for now- and learn about available programs in a more intimate setting where we can tailor our presentation to focus on your specific questions and needs. We’re looking forward to meeting with more of our neighbors and getting more residents entered into our programs. We are here to help! Just follow the link below, answer a few questions, and one of our Housing Specialists will contact you to schedule a call. We hope to hear from you soon!

Click here to meet with us!

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Request for Bids – Construction Rehab in Buffalo, NY

The Matt Urban Center is requesting bids for an upcoming project at 103 Sweet Avenue on Buffalo’s East Side. The project seeks to rehab the single family home so that it can be rented to a qualified household. Sealed bids are due Friday, October 2, 2020 at 3:00 pm delivered to 1081 Broadway Buffalo, NY 14212. Additional details and application to bid can be found on our Bid Opportunities page.


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Summer Camp Applications Now Available!

Summer Camp Alert! The Matt Urban Center’s Youth Department is now accepting applications for our Summer Camp! Our summer camp can help ensure your children stay on track academically, socially and emotionally by providing much needed resources! Social Emotional Coordinators and Certified Teachers are on staff with programming ready!

Applications are available online (due to questions required and formatting, cannot be completed with a cell phone) or stop by one of the locations below to pick up  to pick up an application. We look forward to seeing you!

– 129 Lewis Street between 8:00 am -4:00 pm, ring bell for service
– 1081 Broadway: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, available in front lobby

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