Matt Urban Center

10/05/2023

Join the Matt Urban Center for a "Spooktacular" Good time at our Trunk and Treat. Held at the Historical Buffalo Central Terminal for our Broadway Fillmore residents. To volunteer or donate, please see the flyer for contact information

10/04/2023

Matt Urban is out and about in the Community! Come down to one of our tabling events and see what we have to offer!

10/03/2023

Sign up today and join us this month at one of several volunteer opportunities - Trunk or Treat and Fall Clean-Up in partnership with and

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10/03/2023

Owning a home can be a dream come true, but the world of home ownership is more than just relaxing weekends on the deck and intimate evenings in front of the fireplace. It requires a commitment to keeping your private oasis safe and running smoothly. Making occasional repairs is part of the bargain, and even if you aren't a dedicated do-it-yourselfer (DIY), there are a few around-the-house fixes you should become familiar with.

Owning a home can be a dream come true, but it's more than just relaxing weekends on the deck and intimate evenings in front of the fireplace. That's right; you have to work at it to keep it running smoothly.

10/02/2023

Happy Monday!

When saving money also helps save the planet, it’s a win-win. The centuries-old saying, “waste not, want not,” has long advised us that if we don’t waste products we end up wanting for less. But now we know the less we waste, the less trash ends up in landfills after one use, or seeps into.....

09/29/2023

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Let’s face it: The cost of living is kicking our butts. If you’re wondering why you’re having trouble getting ahead, it’s because the game is rigged against you.

09/28/2023

We are excited to be participating in Project Homeless Connect again this year at the Convention Center. We're here until 3:30 along with partners throughout the area.

09/27/2023

09/27/2023

Contact us at extension 213 to find out more information about our home repair programs - if you own your home, we may be able to help with a roof or sewer main!

09/27/2023

Matt Urban Center Community Day. Come on down! Lots of vendors. Great information

09/27/2023

It’s a beautiful day and we’re here at 243 Sears until 6pm. Hope to see you!

09/27/2023

Stop by 243 Sears Street today from 3-6pm to find out more about available community resources!

09/18/2023

Join us next week from 3:00-6:00 pm at our Hope Center's new location at 243 Sears Street at Hope House! We'll be holding our first MUC Community Day with resources from partner organizations, our clothing boutique and essentials pantry!

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09/18/2023

Join us next week from 3:00-6:00 pm at our Hope Center's new location at 243 Sears Street at Hope House! We'll be holding our first MUC Community Day with resources from partner organizations, our clothing boutique and essentials pantry!

09/15/2023

Our Youth Department is gearing up for the start of after-school on Oct 23. You can find us at Harriett Tubman Ross (BPS #31), Bennett Park Montessori (BPS #32), Charles Drew Annex (BPS #90) & Magnet (BPS #59), Hamlin Park (BPS #74), B.U.I.L.D. Community School (BPS #92) and Harvey Austin (BPS #97).

We are also prepping for Community Schools at B.U.I.L.D. Community, Hamlin Park and Harvey Austin. Our Community School events are open to the community. Join us and come learn about what's going on in the district and school! We provide free breakfast and lunch with fun and engaging family activities!

09/15/2023

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This is an excellent way to support our agency and the important work that it does in the community!

Join us for Give 716 50/50!

09/12/2023

Join us at the Buffalo Central Terminal to celebrate the return of fall for our FAMILY, FUN, & FARMERS MARKET. Our family-oriented market will host an array of kids activities,

09/11/2023

Never forget. Enjoy the day but remember to give thanks for all you have.

09/10/2023

Sunday tip for our friends.

Save big bucks with these 7 easy home maintenance tips that will help prevent major repairs.

09/06/2023

20 Simple Home Repair and Touch ups you can do yourself.

20 simple and cheap home improvement ideas that will increase the value of your home. These easy DIY house projects will increase the appeal and value of a h...

08/31/2023

Company picnic. A big shout out to our Board of Directors to give us Friday off as employee appreciation day so we can enjoy a loooong weekend. We will reopen 9/6 @ 8:00 am.

08/30/2023

We are taking a moment to gather as staff tomorrow afternoon for our annual staff picnic and are closing early at 11:30am followed by observance of Labor Day through Monday. Much deserved time off for our team and while its not the weekend quite yet, we hope everyone has a safe and relaxing weekend.

08/30/2023

Calling all contractors! We are currently seeking bids for our 2023-24 Snow and Landscaping season. Proposals are due by Friday, September 15.

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08/30/2023

We're hiring! We currently have positions open for case managers, community health worker and senior services coordinator. Visit urbanctr.org/about/employment for details!

Employment The Matt Urban Center is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national...

08/29/2023

If your house was built BEFORE 1976, it probably has some lead issues. Head over to https://buff.ly/3ss7vqd to see if you qualify for this program.

Buffalo is renovating more than ever before. That means it’s time for all of us—each landlord, tenant, and homeowner—to help make our community lead-safe.

08/29/2023

Thank you again to ALL our sponsors and donors to the Park Club Classic golf tournament in July. Turnout was amazing and we can't wait to see you all again next year!

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Thank You! Your Park Club Classic Impact 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 your support of this year's Park C

08/24/2023

Tabling Event. Come on down! Lots of great organizations with TONS of information. helpingneighborhoods

08/07/2023

Clothing boutique is open today at the Hope Center starting at 1pm! Personal Essentials Pantry will open on Thursday!

07/31/2023

Join us next week at the Hope Center as we open up our essentials pantry and clothing boutique! Finally open after a long hiatus at 243 Sears Street.

Our grand reopening of the Hope Center will be in the Fall so stay tuned!

07/22/2023

East Side Garden Walk is up and running! We’re here at 1081 Broadway for a while so come say hi! Thank you to Broadway Hardware for the extra marigolds!

07/22/2023

We're excited to be joining our neighbors at this year's East Side Garden Walk! Stop by 1081 Broadway tomorrow morning to say hi or this weekend to visit ours and all the amazing gardens!


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07/18/2023

There's still time to support our homeless outreach team and our Give716 campaign - they're up at early hours getting things done just like you.

07/17/2023

Highmark is matching donations at 7pm, Link in bio, thank you for sharing and supporting us!

07/17/2023

$716 can help us furnish an apartment for someone who has been without a home or support the development of workshops in our customer service training program. It can get you a signed Sabres jersey if you're one of the first 100 donors at 5pm 😊

07/17/2023

Help comes in many forms - our homeless outreach team starts simple.

Donate today for our Give716 campaign to help us start more conversations.

https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2023/charities/polish-community-center-of-buffalo-inc

07/16/2023

We're live for Give716! The first 3,000 donors of $71.60 will receive an exclusive Give716 shirt!

Help us raise funds for our Hope Center and homeless outreach teams while getting some pretty cool swag! $71.60 helps provide a monthly bus pass for our workforce development participants.

Thank you to Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres Foundations, Buffalo Bandits, Highmark M&T Bank, Dave and Adams, KeyBank, Wegmans, the McDermotts, and New Era Cap for sponsoring this event!

07/16/2023

Give716 starts tomorrow! We're so excited and thankful to be part of this campaign to raise funds for our Hope Center and homeless outreach teams. Get ready for 36 hours of giving, matching power hours and opportunities to get some pretty sweet Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits items.

07/09/2023

We're just one week away from Give716!

https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2023/charities/polish-community-center-of-buffalo-inc

07/08/2023

Save the date for 7.16.2023! Give716 is around the corner! 36 hours where you donate to organizations and causes that matter to you. We are exited to be part of the campaign this year and raising funds for our Hope Center and homeless outreach teams!

Starts at 7:16pm on Sunday 7/16

https://give716.org/give/give716/give716/2023/charities/polish-community-center-of-buffalo-inc