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A Meeting with the Mayor at Martha O’Bryan

Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell recently joined Marsha Edwards, President and CEO of the Martha…

February 21, 2025

Nashville Mayor, Freddie O'Connell, joins Martha O'Bryan President & CEO, Marsha Edwards, for an engaging discussion with community leaders at the center.

Impact Stories

New pilot program brings MOBC supports to the workplace

A higher-paying job changes what is possible. What comes next determines whether that momentum…

October 23, 2026

“It’s awesome to have someone that cares.”

October 23, 2026

A message from Marsha Edwards

September 30, 2026

18 months to change everything

September 21, 2026

Articles and Insights

Articles and Insights

Surrounding our neighbors with warmth, opportunity, and love in action

Often, the winter months bring higher costs and lower or interrupted income for the families of the…

January 21, 2026

Articles and Insights

We’re leading national change on the benefits cliff

November 24, 2025

Articles and Insights

Friendly tips for tough talks with your kids

November 24, 2025

Articles and Insights

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

November 12, 2025

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News and Events

A message from Marsha Edwards

This week, I will send my last letter to supporters of the Martha O’Bryan Center as my last day…

September 30, 2026

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18 months to change everything

September 21, 2026

News and Events

Welcome Merrill Derrick Cope, our new Vice President of Development

August 24, 2026

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Cody Shumaker named new Executive Principal of Explore! Community School