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
Sun Sentinel – A helping HANDY
Sun Sentinel – A helping HANDY December 19, 2016 HANDY keeps children focused on their futures with tutoring, life coaching sessions, field trips and scholarships. In less than a year with the agency, Rosean has graduated from a leadership forum done in partnership...
OIC of South Florida Youth FORCE Presents:
OIC of South Florida Youth FORCE Presents:December 12, 2016 OIC of South Florida brings cultural enrichment and positive youth development activities to Silver Lakes Middle School through the Youth FORCE afterschool program funded by the Children’s Services Council of...
Arts Based Youth Development Agency Expands to Tampa through Department of Children & Families
CBS Miami News: Miami’s leading non-profit uses various #CreativeExpression platforms to Engage, Educate & Empower Young LivesSeptember 20, 2016 Many young people lack the resources and guidance needed to achieve their maximum potential. Especially at-risk youth...
