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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Antoinette, Academic Student Union Alumnus and Martha O’Bryan Social Worker

Hear powerful testimony from Martha O'Bryan Academic Student Union Alumnus, Antoinette Lavender,…

January 27, 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

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

With support from The Kresge Foundation, coalition includes 70+ partners across 27 states tackling…

November 12, 2025

Articles and Insights

Martha O’Bryan leads national coalition to D.C. with solutions for the benefits cliff impacting millions of low-income families

October 7, 2025

Articles and Insights

Coalition draws on local benefits cliff lessons to inform national approach

November 27, 2024

Articles and Insights

Understanding the benefits cliff impact on the hospitality industry

October 17, 2024

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