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.
2024 – 2025 Impact
Students
Served
1,112
Direct Service
Hours
107,000+
Total Service
Sites
21
Direct Staff Investment
$500K+
News & Blog
Camillus House – COMMUNICATING THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF MUSIC
Camillus House – COMMUNICATING THROUGH THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF MUSIC October 24, 2017 The hip hop beat fills the small room and the poetic rhyme scheme flows effortlessly from the performers as they lay down lyrics accompanying the instrumental track on their newest...
The Motivational Edge to receive $130,000 City of Miami Award for Afterschool Programs
The Motivational Edge to receive $130,000 City of Miami Award for Afterschool Programs October 8, 2017 October 8, 2017 — The Motivational Edge (ME) has been chosen as the 501(c)(3) youth development agency to receive $130,000 from the City of Miami. These funds,...
ME and Chapman Partnership X PEACE
ME and Chapman Partnership X PEACE October 6, 2017 Lyndon Gray has talks with his students about everything from our political climate to family relationships. Each class the students pick a new topic to write or express themselves about. Normally, the sessions begin...
