Job Description: The Housing Specialist will facilitate access to and determination of eligibility for individuals seeking housing services. The Intake Specialist will work with housing staff to assist with client intake, underwriting for government funded housing initiatives, housing development projects, and project marketing. They are responsible for performing telephone, on-site and in person screening for various programs. As an integral part of the Housing Department and the Matt Urban Center, this position involves consistent client tracking and reporting and requires an up-to-date knowledge of community and housing resources to ensure appropriate referrals.

Click the link above for full listing. Please submit cover letter, resume and one-page writing sample to our Housing Director, Maya Shermer, at mshermer@urbanctr.org.

Birthday Toys Giveaway

We've got toys!!

Stop by our Hope Center (385 Paderewski Drive) today and get a birthday toy for your little one! Available while supplies last.

August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

Buffalonia 2019!

Join us for our fourth annual Buffalonia celebration at Buffalo Iron Works and party in support of a great cause!

The Matt Urban Center has been serving the East Side of Buffalo for over 40 years with the mission of providing programs that revitalize neighborhoods, serve families and change lives.

Buffalonia helps support our programs and initiatives that enhance the quality of life for all residents in our diverse community—from children through seniors, and homeowners to the homeless.

This year’s event will feature beer and wine, food, raffles, and live music by Tim Britt! Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online or in person at the Matt Urban Center (1081 Broadway) or Buffalo Iron Works (49 Illinois Street). Tickets will also be available at the door for $30.

Questions? Contact Sarah Maurer at smaurer@urbanctr.org or (716) 893-7222 x232.

Thank you to our generous event sponsors!

August 9, 2019August 9, 2019

HOMEGROWN and CHDO Homeownership Opportunities

Are you looking to purchase a home?

The Matt Urban Center currently has several opportunities for homebuyers both in the City of Buffalo and the Town of Cheektowaga!

Contact Latasha McGill today for more information about the City’s HOMEGROWN Program or 13 McParlin Avenue in Cheektowaga which is currently available for sale!

Email Latasha or call 716-893-7222 x231

July 30, 2019

Employment Opportunity: Housing First Case Manager

Now Hiring: Housing First Case Manager

Job Description: The Housing First Case Manager will perform street outreach to engage with the chronically homeless to screen for program. They will perform thorough assessments of all clients including social history, number of past hospitalizations, treatment histories for mental illness and chemical addictions), homeless history and homeless preferences (where did they live, what services did they utilize while homeless), and a detailed housing history.