It’s a busy month for us as school kicks off and we get ready for our fall events and the start of Bills season with the Bills 50/50 raffle. Read more in our monthly newsletter.
MUC News Monthly Newsletter – September 2023
Bid Opportunity – Landscaping and Snow for 2023-24 Season
We are now accepting bid proposals for Landscaping and Snow removal for the 2023-24 season. Sealed bids will be received until Friday, September 15, 2023. Full RFP is here.
50/50 Raffle
Get ready for the Bills Foundation’s 50/50 raffle for their home opener against the Raiders on September 17. Support two causes in one with a chance at the big prize which is drawn at the game on the 17th. Use our custom link to purchase tickets here.
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!
You
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.
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.
overall Personal Essentials
- Every 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursday of the month
- 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Taichung 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.
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.
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.
Matt Urban Center Chosen as Beneficiary of the 7th Annual Park Club Classic Charitable Golf Tournament
The Matt Urban Centered is honored to be chosen as the beneficiary of this year’s park Club Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, June 26, hosted by the Park Country Club and organized by the Park Club Women’s Activities Association. Read the full article here.
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!
Bid Opportunity: Bus Transportation Services, April-June 2022
The Matt Urban Center seeks a qualified contractor to assist in bus transportation services from the program location(s) (1081 Broadway/ 129 Dulski) to each individual student’s home. Proposals are being solicited from companies to perform bus transportation services listed in these specifications on behalf of the Matt Urban Center.
Click Here to View the Request For Proposals
Proposals will be accepted until Thursday, March 31st at 3:30 P.M. via U.S. Mail or delivery to:
Stephanie Von Wald, Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY, 1081 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212
Questions on this request for qualifications may be directed to SvonWald@urbanctr.org or to (716) 893 – 7222 ext: 204.
