243 Sears Street
Lower Level Buffalo, NY 14212
www.urbanctr.org
Hope Center
716-893-7222 x306
Fax
716-855-2110
Primary Services
Benefits Screening, General Clothing Provision, Housing Related Coordinated Entry, Housing Search Assistance, Occupation Specific Job Training, Personal/Grooming Supplies, Rapid Re-Housing Programs, Work Clothing
Description
Provides services and/or programs for individuals or families who are low income, homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless. Offers benefit screening and application assistance, housing search assistance, advocacy, and community events throughout the year. Please see separate record for food pantry.
Clothing Boutique: Supplies both job interview and regular clothing for anyone in need.
Personal Essentials Pantry: Provides personal care items (toothbrushes, soap, dish liquid, shampoo, etc.) for those in need.
Provides workforce development classes focuses on soft skills and customer service training. Provides Life Coach for Live Well Erie Participants.
Clothing Boutique: Supplies both job interview and regular clothing for anyone in need.
Personal Essentials Pantry: Provides personal care items (toothbrushes, soap, dish liquid, shampoo, etc.) for those in need.
Provides workforce development classes focuses on soft skills and customer service training. Provides Life Coach for Live Well Erie Participants.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.
Clothing Boutique and Personal Essentials Closet: Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm.
Clothing Boutique and Personal Essentials Closet: Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm.
Eligibility
Individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Service Area: City of Buffalo.
Service Area: City of Buffalo.
Intake Process
Call or walk in.
Program Fees
Free.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible with an elevator.
Date of Official Change
Dec 16, 2025
Contacts
Kevin Glover (Primary)
Hope Center Director
Kglover@urbanctr.org
716-893-7222 x306

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