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for the root causes of generational poverty, and other news.
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Impact Stories
Impact Stories
“I used to pray for the life I live now.”
When Karen Dorantes first visited the Martha O’Bryan Center as a single mother of three, she was…
October 21, 2025
2 min read
Impact Stories
Liz, Her Journey from Martha O’Bryan Led to a Full-Time Career
February 26, 2025
2 min read
Impact Stories
Amanda, Single Mom and Recent Driver’s Ed Graduate
February 10, 2025
1 min read
Impact Stories
Martha O’Bryan, Our Mission and Outreach
February 10, 2025
1 min read
Articles and Insights
Articles and Insights
Understanding the Benefits Cliff: A Critical Conversation for the Hospitality Industry
The hospitality industry is a vital part of our economy, but it also holds a significant portion…
October 17, 2024
3 min read
Articles and Insights
Martha O’Bryan Center’s Response to Hate
July 25, 2024
1 min read
Articles and Insights
21st Century Community Learning Centers Proposal
February 16, 2024
1 min read
Articles and Insights
Calling on Mayoral Candidates to Commit to Key Actions
May 19, 2023
3 min read
News and Events
News and Events
Cody Shumaker named new Executive Principal of Explore! Community School
Our Explore! Community School has a new leader for the road ahead. We are pleased to announce that…
May 4, 2026
2 min read
News and Events
Kent Miller selected as MOBC’s next Chief Executive Officer
April 22, 2026
2 min read
News and Events
O’Reilly’s heart, compassion for community earns him Preds Clancy Trophy nomination again
April 17, 2026
5 min read
News and Events
Marsha Edwards, President and CEO of the Martha O’Bryan Center, Announces Departure in 2026
June 10, 2025
4 min read