“God’s Mercy is
for Everyone.

Amy Betros

Late founder of Build Promise and St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy.

“God’s Mercy is
for Everyone.

Amy Betros

Late founder of Build Promise and St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy.

“God’s Mercy is
for Everyone.

Amy Betros

Late founder of Build Promise and St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy.

Join Our Mission

Through Amy’s Place of Hope, Build Promise provides a Community Access Center and 96 bed men’s shelter that brings critical services together in one accessible location – delivering integrated support in the heart of Buffalo’s most underserved neighborhood.

Guided by the example of Jesus, Amy’s Place is a beacon of hope so all people know that God’s mercy is for them.
Ways to Give
P. O. Box 1136
Buffalo, NY 14215

(Please make checks payable to Build Promise)

P. O. Box 1136
Buffalo, NY 14215

(Please make checks payable to Build Promise)

Amy's Place Of Hope

A Gateway to Growth and Opportunity

Amy Betros devoted her life to loving God and serving Buffalo’s poor. Though she passed before seeing her dream fulfilled, her vision lives on through Amy’s Place of Hope – a ministry of Build Promise – a lifeline for Buffalo’s most vulnerable. In the heart of the East Side, we offer hope, kindness, dignity and a path to stability — sharing the love of Christ through practical help and compassionate care.

Services

for Our Neighbors in Need

Our Community Access Center meets the needs of underserved neighbors and homeless men in our East Side community, with more services coming in 2026.

Healthcare
Services

  • Medical care
  • Dental care
  • Mental health care
  • Maternal support
  • Nutritional support
  • Reinstating approved medications

Men’s Shelter
& Refresh Spot

  • 96 year-round
    semiprivate beds
  • 80 additional beds for extreme cold
  • Hot dinner & breakfast
  • Showers & Restrooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Haircuts

Community
Services

  • Job training & placement
  • Email access
  • Financial literacy
  • Legal assistance
  • Housing placement
  • Transportation
  • Help with SSI access
  • Help to secure identification

Healthcare
Services

  • Medical care
  • Dental care
  • Mental health care
  • Maternal support
  • Nutritional support
  • Reinstating approved medications

Men’s Shelter
& Refresh Spot

  • 96 year-round
    semiprivate beds
  • 80 additional beds for extreme cold
  • Hot dinner & breakfast
  • Showers & Restrooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Haircuts

Community
Services

  • Job training & placement
  • Email access
  • Financial literacy
  • Legal assistance
  • Housing placement
  • Transportation
  • Help with SSI access
  • Help to secure identification