Matt Urban Center

Matt Urban Center Matt Urban Human Services does the hardest work where it’s needed most. The Polish Community Center of Buffalo, Inc., now doing business as the Lt. Col.

We support Western New Yorkers facing the toughest social and economic challenges with housing, outreach, and trauma-informed care rooted in dignity and hope. Matt Urban Human Services Center of WNY is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit with a mission to provide programs that revitalize neighborhoods, serve families and change lives.

A message from the Acting Executive Director
08/07/2026

A message from the Acting Executive Director

🌸 Friday Flowers 🌸This week’s Friday Flowers goes to Bola Giwa, our incredible Administrative Assistant!Rain or shine, B...
07/10/2026

🌸 Friday Flowers 🌸

This week’s Friday Flowers goes to Bola Giwa, our incredible Administrative Assistant!

Rain or shine, Bola greets everyone with genuine enthusiasm and a warm smile. She brings positive energy to our workplace every single day and truly embodies what it means to enjoy coming to work. Her kindness, professionalism, and uplifting attitude make our office a more welcoming and pleasant place for staff, clients, and visitors alike.

We’re also excited to celebrate an upcoming milestone—Bola’s 3-month anniversary with our team! In such a short time, she has already made a lasting impact, and we are grateful to have her as part of the Matt Urban family.

Congratulations, Bola, and thank you for everything you do! We appreciate you and look forward to many more milestones together. 💐

What a beautiful day for Buffalo.The North Beacon Project was honored to partner with Matt Urban Human Services for a co...
06/27/2026

What a beautiful day for Buffalo.

The North Beacon Project was honored to partner with Matt Urban Human Services for a community distribution day filled with connection, generosity, and purpose.

With the support of their amazing team, we were able to set up rows of clothing, toys, hygiene products, household goods, seasonal items, and other everyday essentials for neighbors and families in need. What started as tables full of donated items quickly became something much bigger: a day of dignity, community, and shared care.

Together, we were able to serve over 250 individuals and families in attendance.

We are especially grateful to Matt Urban Human Services for helping facilitate the day, welcoming us into the community, and working alongside us to make sure resources reached the people who needed them most.

To every volunteer, donor, supporter, and community member who helped make this possible: thank you. Days like this remind us why The North Beacon Project exists.

Rooted in Buffalo. Serving communities worldwide.

🌸 **Friday Flowers** 🌸This week's Friday Flowers go out to the amazing team at The North Beacon Project!Led by Damon and...
06/26/2026

🌸 **Friday Flowers** 🌸

This week's Friday Flowers go out to the amazing team at The North Beacon Project!

Led by Damon and Tricia Robinson, this incredible group brought **enough supplies to fill 18 large tables—with even more overflow!** Clothing, toys, hygiene products, decorations, and other essential items were made available to our community members in need.

Together, The North Beacon Project and the dedicated staff at Matt Urban Human Services worked side by side to serve **more than 100 individuals and families** in our community. The day was a beautiful reminder of what can happen when organizations come together with a shared mission of helping others.

We are hopeful to do this again very soon—possibly in **July**!

**It truly takes a village, and we are incredibly grateful for this partnership and everyone who helped make this event a success. Thank you, North Beacon Project, for your generosity and commitment to our community!** 💐❤️

Today we say goodbye to an incredible colleague, leader, and friend, Kevin Glover.Over the years, we have shared many of...
06/19/2026

Today we say goodbye to an incredible colleague, leader, and friend, Kevin Glover.

Over the years, we have shared many of life’s ups and downs, successes and challenges, laughter and lessons. Through it all, he has remained one of the most loyal, kind, and generous people anyone could hope to know.

His light shines brightly in every room he enters. Whether working with clients or coworkers, he always has thoughtful words, a listening ear, and a genuine desire to help others succeed. His compassion, dedication, and unyielding commitment to serving our community have left an indelible mark on Matt Urban Human Services.

Throughout his time with us, he has successfully led and supported numerous programs, including Street Outreach, the Food Pantry and Clothing Closet, our Customer Service Workforce Development Program, and most recently, our Medicaid 1115 Waiver initiative. His leadership, vision, and passion have helped countless individuals and families improve their lives.

While we are saddened to see him go, we are excited for the next chapter of his journey as he begins a new adventure in Houston, Texas. We know he will bring the same heart, dedication, and excellence that he shared with us to everything he does moving forward.

Thank you for your friendship, your service, and the difference you have made in the lives of so many. You will be deeply missed, fondly remembered, and always considered part of the Matt Urban family.

Cheers to new beginnings, exciting opportunities, and all that lies ahead. We wish you nothing but success, happiness, and fulfillment on your new path.

Houston is gaining an incredible person. We are lucky to have called him our friend.

Safe travels and best wishes.

🌼 Friday Flowers 🌼This week’s Friday Flowers goes out to our friends at GEICO, who generously volunteered their time dur...
06/19/2026

🌼 Friday Flowers 🌼

This week’s Friday Flowers goes out to our friends at GEICO, who generously volunteered their time during United Way’s Day of Caring to help brighten our administrative building.

The team rolled up their sleeves and transformed our enormous hallways, painting them in our agency colors and giving the space a fresh, vibrant new look. Their hard work, attention to detail, and enthusiasm created a brighter, more welcoming environment for our staff, clients, and visitors.

We are incredibly grateful for their partnership, community spirit, and willingness to make a lasting impact. Thank you, GEICO, for helping us create a space that reflects the warmth and energy of our mission. Your efforts have truly made a difference! 💐🎨🏢

🌸 Friday Flowers 🌸This week’s Friday Flowers goes to our Permanent Supportive Housing Worker, Gordon Williams, who is tr...
05/30/2026

🌸 Friday Flowers 🌸

This week’s Friday Flowers goes to our Permanent Supportive Housing Worker, Gordon Williams, who is truly one of a kind.

His compassion for others shines through in everything he does. Having worked with unhoused veterans for many years, he has consistently demonstrated what it means to be a dedicated advocate. He meets people where they are, treats them with dignity and respect, and works tirelessly to help them achieve stability and success.

He is kind, reliable, and deeply committed to those he serves. His caring nature, unwavering support, and genuine concern for the well-being of our veterans make a lasting impact every day. We are grateful for his dedication and the difference he makes in the lives of so many.

Thank you for all that you do. Your work embodies the mission and values of Matt Urban Human Services, and we are fortunate to have you on our team. 💐🇺🇸

A Message from the Board
05/29/2026

A Message from the Board

🌸 Friday Flowers 🌸This week’s Friday Flowers goes to our incredible Controller, Paula Cooley!We are so grateful for the ...
05/22/2026

🌸 Friday Flowers 🌸

This week’s Friday Flowers goes to our incredible Controller, Paula Cooley!

We are so grateful for the many ways she supports our team each day. Whether she is helping solve complex problems, brainstorming creative solutions, or making sure everything gets paid accurately and on time, she approaches every challenge with professionalism, dedication, and a collaborative spirit.

Beyond her expertise, she brings kindness, friendliness, and a wonderful sense of humor to the workplace. She is always willing to lend a hand, offer thoughtful guidance, and help others find a path forward. Her positive attitude and team-first approach truly reflect the culture we strive to create at Matt Urban Human Services.

Thank you for all that you do. Your contributions make a difference every day, and we are fortunate to have you as part of the Matt Urban family. 💐

Join us this Friday and this upcoming Monday for our informational sessions on the Workforce Development Initiative!Zoom...
05/21/2026

Join us this Friday and this upcoming Monday for our informational sessions on the Workforce Development Initiative!

Zoom links are below. Feel free to also pre-register through our constant contact form. --> https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/mmRRqzj

Friday May 22nd, 2026 10am: https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/88657615434/invitations?signature=nGcI5yFwiveiY3fOYqcgvMt9pMU5gSW2gf7S45EEJvk

Friday May 22nd, 2026 6pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/82624243934/invitations?signature=r0r8oWeVtlKbUEz_uiyHzM8Fx30T7weB4UcDWfOTw7M

Monday May 25th, 2026 10am: https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/83438663004/invitations?signature=j-ZC8obVIdZbcKUaaq9GnVqMexn0tyMzinLaUJAbMcQ

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1081 Broadway
Buffalo, NY
14212

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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