The Matt Urban Hope Center is a dynamic nonprofit organization serving the Buffalo, NY community with a strong emphasis on combating homelessness and fostering neighborhood revitalization. Within the hospitality and tourism-related industry, the Hope Center provides transitional and supportive housing services that welcome individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. With a trauma-informed and client-centered approach, the Center offers dignified living environments that help guests stabilize and build a path toward independence.

Unique in its mission, the Hope Center operates emergency housing facilities, including a women’s shelter and permanent supportive housing units, which contribute to community wellness and social sustainability—an increasingly important aspect of socially responsible tourism and urban development. The organization actively collaborates with local agencies, neighborhood groups, and human service providers to ensure culturally competent and inclusive services that support the vulnerable populations of East Buffalo.

By providing safe accommodations and wraparound support services, the Matt Urban Hope Center plays a vital role in shaping a more inclusive local hospitality ecosystem. Its work not only supports individuals in immediate need but also contributes to the long-term revitalization and social equity of the region.

Website: http://urbanctr.org/

Key Services:

– Emergency shelter for women experiencing homelessness
– Permanent supportive housing units
– Transitional housing programs
– Housing navigation and placement services
– Case management and supportive services
– Community outreach and engagement initiatives
– Partnerships with local providers for wraparound care
– Street outreach targeting individuals facing chronic homelessness