There is no one we love and value more than our donors and supporters. Thanks to your donations and volunteer efforts, so many transformations have taken place at Martha O’Bryan Center. From the personal testimonies of our clients breaking the cycle of poverty to the physical transformation of the new Faith Building, there are a […]
Old Man Winter visits Nashville yet again! While the bitter cold is always something to contend with, the season also brings some of the best displays of aptitude and entertainment from our partner schools and Academic Student Unions. Each after school program has their own version of a holiday, decided upon by our instructors […]
Martha O’Bryan Center recently celebrated the Grand Opening of our new Faith Building on November 10th, 2023. In addition to a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, the occasion was marked by heartfelt speeches, notable attendees, and moving testimonials. After warm introductions by Martha O’Bryan Center Board Co-Chairs, Leighton Liles and Samori Cummings, CEO Edwards expressed profound gratitude […]
Nashville, TN — Martha O’Bryan Center is thrilled to announce that Mayor Freddie O’Connell will be a featured speaker at the grand opening of the new Faith Building, a significant addition to our campus. The event, scheduled for Nov. 10th at 10am, will mark a momentous occasion for the Martha O’Bryan Center and the entire […]
Students learned the artistic style called acrylic pouring, which is a versatile technique involving the experimentation with different colors, pouring methods, and additives—all of which can lead to exciting and unique results. Acrylic pouring is a popular art technique that involves mixing acrylic paints with various pouring mediums to create fluid, vibrant, and abstract artworks. […]
Families and students young and old are celebrating Black History Month at Martha O’Bryan Center! Kindergarten and First Grade students at Tom Joy Elementary School (pictured above) created their own books inspired by the book “Marvelous Me!” They built up their reading, comprehension and communication skills while they shared with each other the special things […]
The Martha O’Bryan Center Adult Education Class recently held their Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration in anticipation of the holiday weekend. The well-attended event was open to the public and the program was led by instructor Kenya McDonald. The informal ceremony began with a prayer by our own Chaplain DaMarrus Miller, followed by a […]
Martha O’Bryan Center’s mission-awareness and fundraising event, Champions Breakfast, returned to its traditional in-person format on September 27, 2022 with an audience of about 700 supporters there to hear stories and strategic updates on the nonprofit’s work. The biennial tradition had not been held live since 2018 and returned to its regular location at the […]
Once a month, the Martha O’Bryan Adult Education Learning Lab celebrates birthdays. For the month of May, they also celebrated one of Adult Ed’s greatest success stories. Thanks to his talent and willingness to tell everyone hello, he’s also someone who has become a bit of a local celebrity. Mr. Smith, who has been coming […]
Martha O’Bryan Center, Lead Organization for New Collaborative Tennessee Alliance for Economic Mobility (TAEM), Awarded $25M to Improve Families’ Economic Mobility and Wellbeing in Middle Tennessee Alliance Will Innovate Across Seven Counties to Defeat Poverty Using TANF Funds The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has selected the Martha O’Bryan Center and the Tennessee […]