716-893-7222
Fax
716-893-7242
Primary Services
Case/Care Management, English as a Second Language, GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction, General Minor Home Repair Programs, Job Readiness, Weatherization Programs
Description
Provides senior citizen case management services; housing related services including an affordable home ownership program (see separate listing for Home Ownership Assistance) and emergency repair programs; a home weatherization assistance program; GED prep, work skills training, and ESL classes; homeless outreach services (see listing for Matt Urban Hope Center); and a food pantry and clothing closet (see listing for Matt Urban Hope Center Food Pantry).
Facilitates after-school and summer programming for youth at two agency operated community centers and in 5 neighborhood public schools (see separate listing for TJ Dulski Community Center). Owns and manages multiple affordable apartment complexes in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood and facilitates a permanent supportive housing program (see listings for Hope Gardens and Housing First). Operates an urban diner at The Hope Center located at 385 Paderewski Drive on weekdays from 2pm-5pm (see separate listing for Matt Urban Hope Center).
Member of the WNY Holiday Partnership which provides toys and gifts to low income families for the winter holidays (see separate listings).
Facilitates after-school and summer programming for youth at two agency operated community centers and in 5 neighborhood public schools (see separate listing for TJ Dulski Community Center). Owns and manages multiple affordable apartment complexes in the Broadway-Fillmore neighborhood and facilitates a permanent supportive housing program (see listings for Hope Gardens and Housing First). Operates an urban diner at The Hope Center located at 385 Paderewski Drive on weekdays from 2pm-5pm (see separate listing for Matt Urban Hope Center).
Member of the WNY Holiday Partnership which provides toys and gifts to low income families for the winter holidays (see separate listings).
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Eligibility
Most services are based on income, but not all services.
Service Area: City of Buffalo zip codes 14206, 14211, 14212, 14215, 14225, and 14227.
Service Area: City of Buffalo zip codes 14206, 14211, 14212, 14215, 14225, and 14227.
Intake Process
Self-apply by phone, in writing, and/or by walk-in service.
Program Fees
Most services are free.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Date of Official Change
May 12, 2022
Contacts
Alissa M. Venturini, MSW (Primary)
Chief Program Officer
716-893-7222 x202
Ben Hilligas
Executive Director
bhilligas@urbanctr.org