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Hispanos Unidos De Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · EIN 161243094 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P840 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · hubwny.org
revenue
$5.4M
expenses
$4.3M
net assets
$1.9M
employees
59
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

Respond to economic, social, educational, and cultural needs of hispanic/latinos in western new york through bilingual, bicultural services that promote self-sufficiency and improve quality of life.

profile · synthesized from sources

Hispanos Unidos De Buffalo (HUB) is a nonprofit organization based in Buffalo, NY, providing bilingual and bicultural social, health, and housing services to Latino and underserved communities in Western New York. Founded in 1989 and affiliated with Acacia Network since 2012, HUB promotes self-sufficiency through integrated programs in affordable housing, behavioral health, domestic violence support, older adult services, and food security.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Affordable & Supportive Housing
Manages 31 units of affordable and market-rate housing and 46 units of supportive housing for low-income seniors at La Plaza de Virginia, including care coordination and community services.
Behavioral Health (Alba de Vida)
OASAS-licensed outpatient services for substance use and mental health, including counseling, MAT, relapse prevention, and primary care referrals.
Domestic Violence Support
Offers safety planning, advocacy, court navigation, counseling, parenting classes, and shelter referrals for survivors and their families.
Health Homes
Bilingual care coordination for individuals managing chronic health conditions, offered through the Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network.
Nutrition Programs
Emergency food pantry and food distribution services addressing food insecurity for thousands of vulnerable families annually.
Older Adult Services
Includes Senior Social Day Care, Stay Fit Dining, recreational programs, transportation, and nursing support for seniors, many covered by managed care insurance.
Preventive Services
Case planning and family support services referred by Erie County to prevent foster care placement and strengthen family units.
Rapid Re-Housing
Provides housing search, temporary rental assistance, case management, and support services for low-income families experiencing homelessness due to domestic violence.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Domestic Violence Survivor Support Services 2 activities
    • Operates rapid re-housing program for homeless families
      Provides rapid re-housing services for low-income families experiencing homelessness, particularly due to domestic violence, including housing placement, rental assistance, mediation, translation, and case management.
    • Provides domestic violence support services
      Offers comprehensive domestic violence support including safety planning, case management, court navigation assistance, non-clinical counseling, parenting classes, and a 12-week support group aimed at preventing foster care placement.
  • Low-Income Senior Housing Operations 1 activity
    • Develops and manages affordable and supportive housing
      Owns and operates 77 units of affordable and supportive housing across two properties, including 46 units at La Plaza de Virginia for low-income and homeless seniors aged 55+, with 14 units specifically reserved for frail and homeless seniors, and 31 units of mixed affordable and market-rate housing.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Manages community service and commercial space at La Plaza de Virginia
      Operates 3,000 sq. ft. of community service and commercial space on the basement and first floor of La Plaza de Virginia, housing the Senior Social Day Care Program, a small cafe open to residents and community members, and other community services.
  • Child Welfare and Protection Services 1 activity
    • Offers preventive youth and family services
      Provides preventive services to families referred by Erie County Department of Social Services to avoid family disruption or foster care placement, including counseling and family support programming.
  • Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
    • Operates Senior Social Day Care Program
      Runs a licensed Senior Recreational Adult Day Care Program occupying 3,000 sq. ft. of community space at La Plaza de Virginia, offering dining, recreation, companionship, transportation, and advocacy for older adults.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Operates emergency food pantry and distribution programs
      Runs emergency food pantry and food distribution programs serving thousands of vulnerable families annually in the Buffalo area.
  • Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides bilingual, bicultural services to Hispanic/Latino individuals
      Offers culturally responsive services addressing economic, social, educational, and cultural needs of Hispanic/Latino individuals and families in Western New York.
  • Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
    • Provides health home care coordination
      Offers free, bilingual care coordination through Health Homes to help individuals manage healthcare and wellness via personalized service planning, including integrated mental health and substance use treatment support.
  • Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
    • Provides integrated mental health and substance use treatment
      Delivers integrated outpatient behavioral health and substance use services for adults and teens through Alba de Vida, including treatment for chemical and alcohol dependency, individual and group counseling, family counseling, medication-assisted treatment, relapse prevention, recovery skills, DWI assessments, and referrals to primary care and mental health services.
  • Senior Independence Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides supportive services for older adults
      Offers a comprehensive range of supportive services for seniors including care management, counseling, social day care, transportation, medication self-management, advocacy, recreation, and referrals, with licensed nursing care covered by managed care insurance.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.43M
Contributions & grants$2.35M43%
Program service revenue$2.74M51%
Investment income$360%
Other revenue$338K
expenses
Total expenses$4.28M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.33M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.02M
Cash$759K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.17M
Net assets$1.85M
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +43.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Raul Russi President 9 $1.21M
Lymaris Albors CEO 9 $1.10M
Jose A Rodriguez CLO/Executive Vice President 9 $644K
Vicky Gatell CFO 9 $532K
David C Collymore CMO 9 $530K
Maria Del Carmen Arroyo CAO 9 $523K
board members · 9
  • Carmen Melendez — Secretary
  • Gilbert Hernandez — Board Chair
  • Henry Comas — Vice Chair
  • Hon Gary A Wilson — Member
  • Leticia Russi — Member
  • Luis A Santiago — Treasurer
  • Maria Antonia Gambino — Member
  • Rafael Perez — Member
  • Rebecca Witkin — Member
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Acacia Network Network — HUB became an affiliate of Acacia Network in 2012.
  • Acacia Network Network — Hispanos Unidos de Buffalo is an affiliate of Acacia Network, a larger Latino-led organization providing integrated services across regions.
  • Acacia Network Network — Parent umbrella organization under which both Hispanos Unidos de Buffalo and Alba de Vida operate.
  • Alba de Vida Partner — Sister organization that provides behavioral health and substance use services under the same umbrella.
  • Buffalo Hispanic Management Corporation Partner — Property management affiliate overseeing HUB’s affordable and supportive housing units.
  • Buffalo Hispanic Management Corporation Partner — Property management affiliate that co-manages HUB's housing portfolio.
  • Erie County Department of Social Services Government — Refers families to HUB’s preventive services program.
  • Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network Network — HUB’s Health Home is part of this accountable healthcare network.
  • NYS Office of Addiction Services & Supports Government — Licensing agency for the behavioral health facility.
  • People Inc. Partner — Provides companionship services for older adults in collaboration with HUB’s Older Adult Services.
  • Promesa Inc Partner — Partner organization providing integrated behavioral health and substance use treatment at the Alba de Vida clinic located on HUB’s campus.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Bilingual, Bicultural Approach
    methodology: bilingual_bicultural_approach
    By providing services in both language and cultural context, the organization promotes self-sufficiency and improves quality of life among Hispanic/Latino populations because cultural and linguistic congruence increases trust, understanding, and engagement.
  • Integrated Care Model
    methodology: integrated_care
    By delivering behavioral health, substance use, and social services through a coordinated, co-located model, the organization addresses the interconnected needs of underserved populations because integration reduces barriers to access and improves continuity of care.
  • Permanent Affordability with Supportive Services
    methodology: permanent_affordability_with_supportive_services
    By ensuring long-term housing affordability combined with access to supportive services, the organization enhances stability and quality of life because secure housing coupled with wraparound support addresses root causes of vulnerability.
  • Personalized Care Grounded in Dignity
    methodology: personalized_care
    By offering individualized care built on trust, respect, and dignity, the organization supports recovery and wellness for families affected by substance use because relational safety increases client engagement and sustained outcomes.