Thank You for Joining Us We are still reflecting on the impact of the recently-held 2024 Champions Breakfast. Your support is invaluable, and we hope you left feeling as inspired as we did. The powerful stories shared during the event highlighted the transformative work at the Martha O’Bryan Center. Together, we are creating opportunities […]
Keeping Lungs Young (KLY) is a lung health education and screening service learning project utilizing Tennessee State University (TSU)’s Cardiorespiratory students. The goal of this project is to improve knowledge and attitudes about lung health among Nashville youth. According to the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey, in 2017, 11.5 percent of high school students used […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This year’s Summer Camp was full of surprises for students of all ages. All of the programming was designed to prepare students for their return to the classroom. In fact, our goal was to have each participating student reinvigorated and ready to learn. There were multiple field trips to colleges and museums, guest speakers, magic shows, […]
Longtime Martha O’Bryan Center partners, Workwear Outfitters, recently had several volunteers come out to Explore! Community School and work with students while teaching them about fashion and merchandising. Everyone gathered in our Craftsmanship Center at Explore Community School, where Workwear Outfitters volunteers regaled the students with stories regarding the vast world of fashion design. Classmates […]
Fourth grade Explore! Community School students recently held their own Poetry Slam that was featured on Nashville’s own Channel 5 News. What is a Poetry Slam, you might ask? “Slam Poetry” is a form of live poetry that combines the elements of performance, writing, competition, and audience participation. Events featuring Slam Poetry can also be […]
This year, Martha O’Bryan Center once again did their part to spread the Christmas cheer. Starting right at our headquarters, gifts from fellow nonprofits, such as Angel Tree, handed out donations to our clients within our Family Success Network. Our charter schools: Explore! Community School and East End Prep each held winter showcase and our […]