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We solve for the root causes of generational poverty and transform lives through education, employment, and fellowship.

Nashville poverty resources and solutions for children, families and individuals. Twitter: www.twitter.com/marthaobryanctr
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08/04/2026

The ice cream will be frosty. The competition fierce.

It's that time again! Presbyterian Church is hosting their annual Ice Cream Crankn' event on August 16 from 3-5 PM. All are welcome to taste (and vote for their favorite) homemade ice cream flavors while enjoying games and live music.

Donations in lieu of tickets. All proceeds go to benefit the families and children served by the Martha O'Bryan Center.

We hope to see you there! 🍨😍

07/21/2026

Friday, July 31, from 1-4 PM, join us for our annual Back-to-School Bash!

Prepare for the 2026-2027 school year by connecting with local schools, support organizations, and service providers. FREE backpacks and school supplies will be available while supplies last. Children must be present to receive a backpack.

Thank you to our partners and volunteers for helping us with this annual event to support our families and students!

07/18/2026

Summer isn't only about vacations.

For community partners like 's Benefits COE Team, summer also means making time to show up for the families we serve and support. Recently, these generous friends volunteered for three days, covering two shifts each day in our Neighbor Care Pantry (the busiest in Davidson County).

Their willingness to serve made a real difference, and we're incredibly grateful to have partners like them helping our Nashville neighbors.

Included in photos: Lane Rossetti, Patten Fuqua, Roselyn Cater, Teri Ann Hooper, Toby Walls, Nathan Huddleston, and Larry Petty.

For volunteer opportunities, visit marthaobryan.org and subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter.

07/10/2026

When families asked what a great early learning center should look like, we listened — and then we built it.

We co-designed our Early Learning Center with East Nashville parents, staff, and neighbors. Every room, every corner, and every detail was built to best serve our children and our community.

The result is a space where confidence and curiosity begin — where your child can feel safe, seen, and challenged every single day — with expert teachers who know their name, their interests, and how they learn best.

Spots are filling now for children 18 months to 5 years for full- and part-time care. Click the link in the comments to learn more, schedule a tour, and enroll today.

05/20/2026

20 years ago, a company toured our campus and a partnership was born.

They went back and held an informal event with employees selling nearly-new things from their own closets and garages. They gave us $20,000, and the CEO matched it. Three years later, we created a golf tournament as a fundraiser.

This April, we celebrated the 20th Annual Workwear Outfitters Golf Tournament, and Workwear CEO Chris Holcombe and his team presented MOBC with a check for $240,000, raising their total gift over two decades to more than $2.5 million for Nashville families.

The night before the tournament, Workwear staff and vendors heard from Charissa — a woman who came to MOBC looking for summer camp for her kids and found family coaching, adult education, and a new healthcare career (she starts nursing school soon).

"They didn't just help me find a job," she said. "They helped me find myself again."

That's what 20 years of consistent partnership makes possible. We're grateful to Workwear Outfitters for their generous support, and we can't wait for next year!

Learn more about how we’re helping Nashville families build momentum at marthaobryancenter.org.

05/11/2026

A HUGE thank you to The Cupcake Collection and Chick-fil-A Melrose Music City for sponsoring our MOBC Staff Picnic last week. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership, generosity, and support as we serve our community of families and students every day. Your contributions helped make the day special for our staff, and we truly appreciate you being part of it.

05/08/2026

Mr. Cody Shumaker has been selected to lead the team at Explore Community School, beginning June 1, 2026.

He brings a wide range of experience in education, including classroom teaching, eight years of experience as a school principal in Mississippi, work with the Mississippi Department of Education, serving as Chief Academic Officer of a charter school in Alabama, and most recently as Executive Director of a charter school network in Nashville.

A Nashville resident, Mr. Shumaker is both excited and honored to continue serving the Explore! Community School family.

He shared, “After working here in a consulting role since August, I have truly fallen in love with Explore! and am deeply grateful to Mr. Gish’s leadership over the last four years, and for the opportunity to serve this special community moving forward.”

05/04/2026

Bright smiles were everywhere at Martha O'Bryan Center in April.

For three days, Tamieka Gesse with Colgate's “Bright Smiles, Bright Future” program brought hands-on dental health workshops to our Early Learning Center kids, our Family Success Network caregivers, and our K–8 afterschool students.

Kids learned about dental hygiene and received dental kits (toothbrushes, toothpaste, and activity books) to care for their teeth.

Parents were in on it, too. They got practical information on keeping little smiles healthy and access to a dentist for their questions.

That's the power of this partnership. Colgate helps us make dental health approachable and fun for families, connecting them to resources they can use.

Thank you, Colgate and Tamieka, for showing up for our families in such a meaningful way.

04/29/2026

We don’t talk enough about how hard it is to ask for help.

It means saying out loud what you've been carrying alone. It means admitting there is distance (sometimes painful distance) between where you are and where you want to be.

That takes courage. And we don't forget it.

When you come to us for immediate help, family coaching, your child’s education, or support in pursuing a long-held dream, we meet you in the moment it matters most. You set the direction. We walk with you.

04/24/2026

We have exciting news. 💙

Our Board of Directors unanimously selected Kent Miller as our next Chief Executive Officer. To support Kent, Adrienne Useted will step into the role of President and Sherica Clark Nelms, Ed.D., will continue as Chief Program Officer. All three take effect May 1.

Kent has spent 16 years at MOBC shaping and funding the programs that have opened doors for thousands of Nashville families. This thoughtful, board-led search reached a clear conclusion: the right leaders for this work are those already doing it.

We’re also celebrating 25 years of extraordinary leadership from Marsha Edwards, who will remain with us as President Emeritus through September.

Read the full announcement in our News & Events at marthaobryan.org.

Address

711 S 7th Street
Nashville, TN
37206

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16152541791

Website

http://marthaobryan.org/

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