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
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...
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...
