Our agency operates multiple programs and supportive housing sites on the East Side of Buffalo that are regularly in need of donated items. Your contributions go directly to support the needs of our clients as well as our general operations. Please see below for information on each program and its specific needs as well as needs for the agency.
To make an in-kind donation, please contact us at info@urbanctr.org or (716) 893-7222 x214
Housing & Community Development
Our Housing & Community Development and Maintenance departments manage several affordable apartment buildings, facilitate housing repair programs and community events for low-income members of our community. Their donation wishlist includes:
- Bankers boxes
- Point-and-shoot camera
- Folding table
- Utility cart
- Utility cart organizer
- Navajo white paint
- Paint brushes
- Sanding blocks
- 2 Pocket folders (red, blue, green)
- Key
Donate to us via Amazon! Click here for our Housing & Community Development wishlist. To view our shopping list of one time needs, click here.
Matt Urban Hope Center
Our Hope Center provides a variety of services, including a food pantry, personal essentials pantry, and Urban Diner where residents can get a hot meal on weekdays. The Hope Center’s current donation wishlist includes:
- Dry Pantry Food Items
Donate to us via Amazon! Click here for our Hope Center wishlist.
Homeless Outreach
Our Homeless Outreach team performs weekly street outreach to provide support to homeless individuals and connect them with resources for healthcare, counseling, food, and permanent housing. Our Homeless Outreach team’s donation wishlist includes:
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Backpacks and reusable shopping bags
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Sweatpants sizes M-4XL
- Sweatshirts sizes M-4XL
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Bottled Water
- Snack foods, such as peanut butter crackers, granola bars, pop tarts, etc.
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Hand warmers
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Winter gloves
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TOPS or Tim Hortons gift cards
- Toilet paper
- Adult diapers
- Pads
- Travel size toiletries
- Shoelaces
- Belts
- Thermal shirts
- Thermal underwear (long johns)
- Jackets/Coats
- Storage totes
- Shoes/boots
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Donate to us via Amazon! Click here for our Homeless Outreach wishlist.
Permanent Supportive Housing
Our Permanent Supportive Housing team facilitates multiple programs with individuals who are chronically homeless. Our Housing First program works with local landlords to secure safe, affordable housing for our homeless clients and provides ongoing case management services. The PSH team also operates three permanent supportive housing locations – Hope Gardens, HELP Buffalo I, and HELP Buffalo II – which provide long-term housing and wraparound case management services for chronically homeless clients, including individuals and families. The Permanent Supportive Housing donation wishlist includes:
- Bedding: Blankets, Pillows, Sheet sets – double
- Bathroom items: Shower curtain & bathmat, toilet brush, plunger
- Towel sets & dish cloths
- Personal hygiene items: Toothpaste & toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, comb & brush sets
- Boots and sneakers (men’s, from size 10-13)
- Non-perishable food items: Instant Coffee, Sugar, Creamer, Pop-top canned goods, microwavable/easy to make side dishes, snacks, etc.
Donate to us via Amazon! Click here for our Permanent Supportive Housing wishlist.
- Socks (men’s)
- Underwear (men’s)
- Clothing hangers
- Plate and utensil sets
- Serving utensils
- Pots and pans sets
- Bakeware
- Can openers
- Trash cans & bags
- Dish soap & cleaning products
- Laundry detergent
- Clothing hamper
- Men’s Bicycles (56”-60”)
- TVs/antenna/converter boxes
- Curtains
- Tracfones
- Bedding: Blankets, Pillows, Sheet sets – double
- Bathroom items: Shower curtain & bathmat, toilet brush, plunger
- Towel sets & dish cloths
- Personal hygiene items: Toothpaste & toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, comb & brush sets
- Boots and sneakers (men’s, from size 10-13)
- Non-perishable food items: Instant Coffee, Sugar, Creamer, Pop-top canned goods, microwavable/easy to make side dishes, snacks, etc.
- “Homey” items – decorations/wall hangings, etc.
Donate to us via Amazon! Click here for our Permanent Supportive Housing wishlist.
Youth After-School Programs
Our Youth Department operates after-school academic enrichment programs at multiple sites, including the T.J. Dulski Center (129 Lewis St.). Their donation wishlist includes:
- Folders
- Paper
- Pencils
- Crayons
- Markers
- Rulers
- Scissors
- Tri-fold boards
- Gallon size storage bags
- Cookware (pots and pans, knives, etc.)
- Serving utensils
Donate to us via Amazon! Click here for our Youth Department wishlist.