Happy 17th Anniversary to Us!
We’re proudly celebrating 17 years of engaging, educating, and empowering youth across South Florida and beyond. To mark this milestone, we’re launching a bold, yearlong campaign: “Unlocking the Keys to Success.”
Our Mission
The Motivational Edge is a trauma-informed trained, arts-based organization that inspires and empowers youth, particularly those in foster care or the lowest 25% academically.
2025 – 2026 Impact
Students
Served
1,253
Direct Service
Hours
107,000+
Total Service
Sites
19
Direct Staff Investment
$500K+
News & Blog
Critical Listening at Jan Moran Learning Library
Critical Listening at Jan Moran Learning LibraryJanuary 21, 2018 The youth of Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library went on a critical listening and self-expression journey. The youth created paintings and poems to express their holiday excitement. The projects...
Florida Youth Leadership Academy
Florida Youth Leadership Academy January 20, 2018
Gaze Upon Your Future
Gaze Upon Your Future January 20, 2018 What do you want to be in the future? You might be asked this question many times throughout your life. Some people know right away, and others need time to reflect. Working with fourth- and fifth-graders, we always try to...
