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Impact Stories

Moments of meaningful impact that build life-changing momentum

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

18 months to change everything

It took Karen six months to show up to her adult education classes at the Martha O'Bryan Center.…

September 21, 2026

Where doubts become dreams one day at a time

The belief that college is attainable doesn’t come easily. It’s built over years, one afternoon at…

August 24, 2026

“I accomplished something that I never thought I could.”

At 74, Richard Moss has traveled the world, from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, serving in the…

Small caps and gowns, big leap

This spring, a new class of Early Learning Center graduates traded learning time for stage time,…

Oh, the places they’ll go…

For students graduating from East End Prep and Explore! Community School, the question of where…

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Articles and Insights

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

January 21, 2026

We’re leading national change on the benefits cliff

November 24, 2025

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

November 12, 2025

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

October 7, 2025

Coalition draws on local benefits cliff lessons to inform national approach

November 27, 2024

News and Events

A message from Marsha Edwards

September 30, 2026

18 months to change everything

September 21, 2026

Welcome Merrill Derrick Cope, our new Vice President of Development

August 24, 2026

20 years and a story you need to hear

Cody Shumaker named new Executive Principal of Explore! Community School