From the Center

Stories from the families and children we serve, insights on solving
for the root causes of generational poverty, and other news.

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Liz, Her Journey from Martha O’Bryan Led to a Full-Time Career

The Martha O'Bryan Center's Family Success Network helps families regain stability and build a…

February 26, 2025

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

Liz, Her Journey from Martha O’Bryan Led to a Full-Time Career

February 26, 2025

Amanda, Single Mom and Recent Driver’s Ed Graduate

February 10, 2025

Martha O’Bryan, Our Mission and Outreach

February 10, 2025

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

Articles and Insights

Martha O’Bryan Center’s Response to Hate

Articles and Insights

21st Century Community Learning Centers Proposal

February 16, 2024

Articles and Insights

Calling on Mayoral Candidates to Commit to Key Actions

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…

News and Events

Kent Miller selected as MOBC’s next Chief Executive Officer

News and Events

O’Reilly’s heart, compassion for community earns him Preds Clancy Trophy nomination again

News and Events

Martha O’Bryan expands national Beyond the Cliff coalition to address the benefits cliff impact on families with low income

November 12, 2025