Matt Urban Center and Heart of the City Neighborhoods have funding available for the 50/50 and Target Streets programs for code related repairs. Read more.
Matt Urban Center Announces New Executive Director
The Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center (known to most as the Matt Urban Center), a human services organization that has served the East Side of Buffalo for over 40 years, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Undercoffer as its new Executive Director.
MUC News Monthly Newsletter – October 2023
Gearing up for Fall events and a new Executive Director. Read more in our October Newsletter.
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.
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.
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.
Welcoming Our New CFO: David Kraus
The Matt Urban Center is thrilled to welcome David Kraus to our administrative team as our Chief Financial Officer.
Hailing from Syracuse, NY, David received his MBA from UB. He immediately went to work at UB as an administrator in progressively challenging roles, as Assistant to Chair of the Music Department, the Project Manager of the all-new UB Center for the Arts, and finally as Assistant Dean of UB’s College of Arts & Sciences.
David took a break from the Queen City’s notorious winters living nearly 14 years in Durham, NC, where he worked in the finance industry, continued his educational pursuits, and earned additional professional credentials. David boomeranged back to Buffalo, became a New York State CPA, and co-founded the consulting group, NuLevel Strategies to be a resource to mission-driven businesses and local nonprofits. Of his new role, David says, “it’s a unique opportunity to join a great team and get closer to the front-lines of mission-driven nonprofit work.”
David is married with two grown step-kids. He and his wife have dogs (Doberman Pinscher & Dober-Shep mix) and often pursue animal rescue efforts like fostering otherwise homeless pups. When he’s not working, David enjoys making homemade bread and other yummy comfort foods. He enjoys long bike rides and attending local cultural attractions, concerts, and festivals.
Bid Opportunity: Snow Removal 2021-2022
The Polish Community Center of Buffalo, Inc., d/b/a Lt. Col. Mat Urban Human Services Center of WNY (Matt Urban Center), owns and operates in a number of properties in the City of Buffalo. The Matt Urban Center seeks the services of a qualified contractor to provide snow removal and salting at these properties between October 2021 and May 2022.
The full Request for Proposals can be viewed here.
Proposals are being solicited from companies to perform snow removal services listed in these specifications on behalf of the Matt Urban Center. Work will be done on a scheduled basis, as detailed in this request and further agreed to between the parties.
Due to payment requirements of Matt Urban grants and other funding sources, bills for services must detail billed costs by individual property. Services are to be billed in three (3) installments.
The Contractor is responsible for making site visit to the properties prior to submitting its bid. Failure to view the property shall not relieve the Contractor from honoring its bid prices(s).
Sealed proposals will be received until Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 3:30 P.M. 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 for qualifications may be directed to rundercoffer@urbanctr.org or to (716) 387-1209.