Tag Archives: community-based organizations

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 […]

  Family Game Night was recently held for our scholars and their families as a means for them to come out and spend an evening together. In total, we had about 30 parents and family members join us for an evening of various games including musical chairs, Jenga, Connect Four, Trouble, Candy Land, Battleship and […]

  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 […]

Trunk or Treat events have become increasingly popular, providing a safe and enjoyable alternative to traditional Halloween trick-or-treating. Such a memorable and fun experience took place at a K-8 Trunk or Treat held at Explore! Community School. The crisp autumn air was filled with excitement as families gathered in the school’s parking lot, transforming it […]

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. […]

  The MarthaOBryanCenter and Family Success Network would like to thank the Stratford STEM Marching Legion: Pride of the Eastside and Stratford STEM Magnet High School for cohosting the greatly attended Cayce Cookout and Open House!!   The Stratford Marching Legion began the festivities at 7th and Shelby, letting the entire neighborhood of Cayce Homes […]

Believe it or not, it’s already time for back to school! It seems like it went by in the blink of an eye, and Martha O’Bryan Center really kicked off the school year right with our annual Back to School Bash for 2023. Students of all ages came for backpacks, books and school supplies. There […]

Martha O’Bryan Center is a proud member of the Nashville Child and Youth Collaborative. The Collaborative is dedicated to advancing dialogue around the best systems and practices needed to support our city’s children and youth. We are calling on mayoral candidates and other city leaders to commit to increasing positive youth outcomes. So What, Exactly, […]

 Students at College Zone, our Academic Student Union (ASU) after-school program at Maplewood High School, received this inspirational message as a trio of motivational speakers from Momentum descended upon the campus to provide meals and mentorship. Momentum is a 6-week after school program run by Youth Co, the youth ministry of The Belonging Co church […]

  March 6, 2023 Martha O’Bryan Center Expands Monthly Giving Program to Support Growing Services Anti-Poverty Nonprofit Campaigns for More Monthly Donors in March as Programs See Higher Demand NASHVILLE, TN – When Martha O’Bryan Center set up a monthly giving program in 2019, the Nashville nonprofit did not expect a major revenue stream to […]