Gearing up for Fall events and a new Executive Director. Read more in our October Newsletter.
Request for Proposals: Bus Transportation Services
The Matt Urban Center operates several after school programs in the City of Buffalo. We are seeking a qualified contractor to assist in bus transportation services from the program location (385 Paderewski Dr.) to each individual student’s home.
Please click here to view the full Request for Proposals.
Proposals will be accepted until Friday, March 19th at 3:30 P.M.
Via U.S. Mail or delivery to:
Will Smith, Security
Lt. Col. Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY
1081 Broadway
Buffalo, NY 14212
Questions on this request for qualifications may be directed to ztenhuisen@urbanctr.org or to (716) 893 – 7222 ext: 219.
Afterschool Programming Returns to Polonia Hall
We’re excited that in-person afterschool programming will return to our Polonia Hall site at 385 Paderewski Drive, beginning March 1, 2021. We will be following COVID-19 guidelines and limiting the number of participants in the program for safety reasons.
To fill out an application to participate in the afterschool program, click here.
Please contact Justin Larke at jlarke@urbanctr.org or at (716) 893-7222 x311 for more information.
Employment Opportunities in Our Youth Department
Our Youth Department is looking to hire multiple staff in the positions of After School Program Aide and After School Teacher.
Please see our Employment Opportunities page for job descriptions, links to the full job posting, and information on how to apply.
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
Now Accepting Applications for Essential Workers Summer Camp!
Are you an essential worker? Do you have children? If so, we may be able to help!
The Matt Urban Center’s Youth Program is proud to support our fellow Essential Workers and present our Essential Workers Summer Camp! Parents who are Essential Workers can choose from one of two camps that are available. We have enlisted some of the best teachers from the BPS district to help us provide high quality academic programming in each camp. As an added bonus, we have beefed up our enrichment activities! Your child will have tons of fun participating in our art, cooking, physical and STEM activities this summer.
We are currently accepting applications to both camps on a first come, first served basis, until filled or before the following deadlines: Camp I – Wednesday, July 1, 2020; Camp II – Wednesday, July 20, 2020
For more information, email Danyel Sease or Justin Larke or call (716) 893-7222 x401. We hope to see you soon!
