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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 […]

    Because we are so thankful for our community members, we wanted to help them have a sit-down holiday meal they could enjoy with their families. The Martha O’Bryan Center Family Success Network came out in full force for their Thanks “Food Boxes” Giving!   Each care package contained a gift card to purchase […]

  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 […]

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 […]

   Martha O’Bryan Center and Tennessee Alliance for Economic Mobility (TAEM) submitted today a $25 million application for a Tennessee Opportunity Pilot grant, a new program for reimagining how the state supports families on the road from poverty to economic advancement. Seven applicants will be selected this spring to implement innovative approaches for defeating […]