October 15th, 2009 | By Christopher Byrd | 2 Comments

Buffalo News: A place called Hope

By Deidre Williams
BUFFALO NEWS STAFF REPORTER
October 14, 2009
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Karen Carman and Joyelle Tedeschi had an idea for one-stop shopping to help the homeless and low-income families get back on their feet.

They envisioned a comprehensive venue that provides programs and services that put people on the road to self-sufficiency.

Their idea became reality Tuesday with the official opening of the Hope Center at 385 Paderewski Drive, across from the Central Terminal. Services include evening meals; a food pantry; free income tax preparation; financial education, workshops and mentoring; banking and credit counseling; weatherization programs; and access to community computers.

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2 Responses to “Buffalo News: A place called Hope

  1. Interview: Karen Carman, Director of the Matt Urban Hope Center | Broadway Fillmore Alive says:
    December 29, 2009 at 8:53 am (Reply)

    [...] The Matt Urban Hope Center opened a few months ago in Polonia Hall on Paderewski Drive.  A couple of weeks ago I sent the Hope Center’s Director Karen Carman some questions about the Center and she was kind enough to respond. [...]

  2. BFA Interview: Karen Carman, Director of the Matt Urban Hope Center « In da Buff (Buffalo, New York) says:
    December 29, 2009 at 9:28 am (Reply)

    [...] The Matt Urban Hope Center opened a few months ago in Polonia Hall on Paderewski Drive.  A couple of weeks ago I sent the Hope Center’s Director Karen Carman some questions about the Center and she was kind enough to respond. [...]